LU Mexican Fire Rice

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 14

LU Mexican Fire Rice with Ground Turkey Breakfast Sausage

by The Chefin Rice

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hr

Ready In

1 hr 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

360

Sugar

Fat

12g

LU Mexican Fire Rice with Ground Turkey Breakfast Sausage is a healthy twist on a classic Mexican Rice dish. The addition of ground turkey breakfast sausage and low-fat cheese make it a much healthier option compared to traditional recipes using beef and full-fat cheese. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weekday dinner or as a meal prep option for busy weeknights.

Instructions

1.	In a large pot, bring 2 2/3 cups of water to a boil.
2.	Add the uncooked brown rice and stir. Reduce heat to low and cover the pot with a lid. Cook for 45 minutes or until rice is tender.
3.	In a large skillet, brown the ground turkey breakfast sausage over medium heat. Drain any excess grease.
4.	Add the jar of picante sauce and stir well.
5.	Add the cooked rice to the skillet and mix well with the picante sauce and sausage.
6.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
7.	Transfer the rice mixture to a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
8.	Spread fat-free sour cream over the rice mixture, then sprinkle shredded low-fat cheddar cheese on top.
9.	Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

LU Mexican Fire Rice is packed with flavor and protein thanks to the ground turkey breakfast sausage.
The brown rice is a good source of fiber and complex carbohydrates, making this dish a filling meal.
The low-fat cheddar cheese and fat-free sour cream also make for a healthier option for those watching their fat intake.

CONS

The picante sauce used in this recipe may be too spicy for some.
For those who can’t tolerate spicy foods well, it’s recommended to use a milder salsa sauce instead.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is low in fat and high in protein and fiber thanks to the ground turkey breakfast sausage and brown rice. This dish is also a good source of calcium and vitamin D, thanks to the low-fat cheddar cheese. Using a picante sauce also adds a bit of vitamin C to this meal, which helps support a healthy immune system.

	2 2/3 cups water
	1 1/3 cups brown rice , uncooked
	1 lb ground turkey breakfast sausage
	1 jar picante sauce
	1 container fat free sour cream
	8 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese , shredded