Easy Weeknight Sausage and Rice Dinner
This Easy Weeknight Sausage and Rice makes your night MUCH easier. Takes about 20 minutes or so to prepare and it's simple!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 686kcal
Ingredients
For the Rice:
- 3 cups instant rice
- 3 cups water
- 3 tablespoons italian herbs basil, oregano, thyme (minced)
- 16 ounces alfredo pasta sauce We just use a jar of whatever we have on hand but you could totally make your own.
For the Meat and Veggies:
- 4 strips bacon cut into pieces
- 14 ounces Kielbasa sausage sliced
- ½ cup bell pepper sliced
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup white onion diced
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- ½ cup shredded cheese add more if desired
- 1 medium avocado sliced
Instructions
For the Rice:
- Boil the water, add the rice, cover and allow to absorb water about 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the minced herbs and add the jar of pasta sauce, mixing everything together.
For the Meat and Veggies:
- In a skillet, begin cooking the bacon pieces and sliced sausage over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Toss in the bell pepper, diced tomatoes, onion and garlic and continue cooking about 5 more minutes. Turn up heat a little if needed. Once the onions are translucent and the bell pepper is softened, you're ready to go.
To Serve:
- On a plate, spread the rice layer out.
- Top with the sausage and vegetables.
- Sprinkle some shredded cheese and add sliced avocados, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 686kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 1264mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 629IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 6mg