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One-Pan Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sausage Rice

One-Pan Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sausage Rice for Busy Nights

This One-Pan Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sausage Rice is a quick, flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights, loved by both kids and adults.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dish
  • 1 lb smoked sausage or turkey/chicken sausage for lighter option
  • 1.5 cups long-grain white rice brown rice can be used but requires extra cooking time
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce choose one with molasses or honey for the best taste
  • 2 cups chicken broth vegetable broth can be used for a vegetarian option
  • 1 medium onion yellow or sweet onions are ideal
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or your favorite cooking oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup frozen peas or corn, or bell peppers
  • to taste red pepper flakes or jalapeños for a spicy kick

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute until shimmering.
  2. Add sliced smoked sausage to the skillet in a single layer and brown for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally.
  3. Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for an additional 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  4. Incorporate the long-grain white rice into the skillet, stirring to coat each grain in the oil. Add the BBQ sauce and chicken broth, along with salt and pepper, and bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is fully cooked.
  6. Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork, adjusting seasoning as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinse the rice before cooking for fluffy grains. Adjust cooking time if using brown rice. For added nutrition, incorporate frozen vegetables in the last few minutes of cooking, and limit stirring to avoid mushiness.

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