Spanish Rice With Breakfast Link Sausage

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0

Satisfy your appetite with the flavorful Spanish Rice With Breakfast Link Sausage

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 -6 links breakfast sausage , cooked , cut into bite-size pieces
	1 small green pepper , diced
	1 1/2 cups white rice
	1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes , regular
	1 cup chicken broth made from one knorr brand extra large bouillon cube
	2 green onions , chopped
	mexican cheese , grated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

370

Sugar

Fat

16g

The Spanish Rice with Breakfast Link Sausage is a flavorful main dish perfect for any time of the day. This recipe is a twist of the traditional Spanish rice, which is usually cooked with chopped tomatoes, onions, and caramelized sugar. This variation includes breakfast sausages and Ro-Tel tomatoes, which adds a tangy and spicy taste to the dish. The preparation of this dish is beginner-friendly, and it can be customized with preferred ingredients such as beans, corn, or different types of protein. This recipe is a great option for those who are looking for a fulfilling meal that is both delicious and quick to cook.

Instructions

1.	In a large pot, cook the white rice following the instructions on the package.
2.	In another pan, brown the breakfast sausage pieces until fully cooked.
3.	Add diced green peppers to the pan with the breakfast sausages, cook until tender and set aside.
4.	Drain the Ro-Tel tomatoes and add them to the pot with the cooked rice.
5.	Add the knorr brand extra large bouillon cube to the pot with the chicken broth and bring it to a boil.
6.	Add the chicken broth to the pot with cooked rice and Ro-Tel tomatoes, stir to combine.
7.	Add the cooked breakfast sausage and green peppers to the pot with rice and stir together.
8.	Sprinkle grated Mexican cheese and green onions over the top of the mixture. Cover the pot and cook for 5 minutes until the cheese has melted.
9.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This dish is a comforting and tasty meal that can be prepared in a short time, perfect for any meal of the day.

The recipe is flexible so you can substitute and adjust the ingredients to your preference.

CONS

This recipe contains a lot of carbohydrates, avoiding over-consumption is necessary for people with diabetes and those who are watching their weight.

The sodium content may also be high, so use low-sodium or no-salt-added ingredients to control the salt intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Spanish Rice with Breakfast Link Sausage is rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that are essential for our body.
The consumption of whole grain rice is known to be linked with heart health and weight management. The green peppers provide Vitamin C, which supports our immune system and promotes wound healing. The breakfast sausages may provide necessary amounts of minerals such as iron, phosphorus, and zinc.