Hawaiian-Style Sausage and Rice

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 10
Hawaiian-Style Smoked Sausage and Rice recipe
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups white rice
4 cups water
12 ounces country-style smoked link sausage
1/2 cup water
1 large onion , sliced
1 large green bell pepper , cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup diagonally sliced celery , 1 inch thick
1 can whole peeled tomatoes , quartered
1 cup beef broth
1 can pineapple rings in juice , cubed and juice reserved
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
536
Sugar
22g
Fat
23g
Hawaiian-Style Smoked Sausage and Rice is a hearty and flavorful dish that brings a taste of the tropics right to your dinner table. The combination of tangy pineapple and savory sausage makes for a perfect sweet and savory balance in every bite. This dish is quick and easy to prepare, making it an ideal weeknight meal to satisfy the whole family. It is a great way to get some much-needed veggies into your diet while enjoying a delicious and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.Rinse rice in a fine mesh strainer and place in a medium saucepan with 4 cups of water.
2.Bring rice to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 18 minutes until tender and water has been absorbed.
3.While the rice cooks, cut the sausage into medium slices and set aside, reserve half a cup of the pineapple juice from the can.
4.Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 cup of water, onion, bell pepper, and celery to the skillet.
5.Cook and stir occasionally for 5 minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften.
6.Add the quartered tomatoes with their juices, beef broth, cubed pineapple, garlic powder, black pepper, and brown sugar to the skillet.
7.Add the sliced sausage to the skillet, bring the mixture to a simmer and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
8.In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and reserved pineapple juice until smooth.
9.Gradually stir the cornstarch mixture into the skillet, co0king until the sauce thickens, stirring constantly.
10.Serve the sausage and vegetable mixture alongside the cooked rice.

PROS

Hawaiian-Style Smoked Sausage and Rice is a flavorful and filling meal that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.

The combination of sausage, vegetables, and pineapple provides a balance of sweet and savory flavors.

CONS

This dish contains high levels of sodium and fat due to the sausage and beef broth.

The canned pineapple contains added sugar, so it is important to check the label if you are watching your sugar intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The vegetables in this dish provide essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
The pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that aids in digestion and has anti-inflammatory properties.

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