Best 6 Spicy Sausage And Peppers Over Rice Recipes

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When you're craving a hearty, flavorful dish that's quick and easy to make, spicy sausage and peppers over rice is the perfect meal. This classic combination of spicy sausage, bell peppers, and onions is cooked in a flavorful sauce and served over fluffy rice. It's a versatile dish that can be tailored to your own preferences, with varying levels of spice and different types of sausage and peppers. Whether you're looking for a comforting weeknight meal or a delicious dish to serve at a party, spicy sausage and peppers over rice is sure to be a hit.

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EASY ONE-SKILLET SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS WITH RICE



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This easy one-skillet recipe combines Italian sausage and peppers with sweet Vidalia onions and rice to make a quick dinner that's ready in 30 minutes!

Provided by Averie Sunshine

Categories     30-Minute Meals

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound Johnsonville Fresh Italian Hot Sausage Links, de-cased (Johnsonville Fresh Italian Hot Ground Sausage or mild sausage may be substituted)
2 cups sweet Vidalia or yellow onion, peeled and diced small (about 1 large onion)
2/3 cup red bell pepper, seeded and diced small
2/3 cup yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced small
3 to 4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
2 cups dry/uncooked minute or instant rice
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/3 to 1/2 cup fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely minced (stems discarded)
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • To a large skillet, add the olive oil, sausage, onion, and sauté for about 8 minutes over medium-high heat, or until sausage is cooked through and onions are lightly golden browned. Stir and flip intermittently.
  • Add the peppers, garlic, and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir intermittently.
  • Turn the heat to medium-low, and add the rice, chicken broth, and cook covered for about 5 to 10 minutes or until rice is tender, done, and all liquid has been absorbed.
  • Turn off the heat, add the parsley, and stir to combine.
  • Taste dish and add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately. Dish will keep airtight in the fridge for 5 days. Reheat gently as necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 98 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 43 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1233 milligrams sodium, Sugar 9 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams unsaturated fat

SPICY SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS OVER RICE



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Hearty and easy. I whipped this recipe up with the few ingredients I had and my boyfriend loved it. It's so easy he can make it!

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Rice

Time 1h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup brown rice
2 cups water
2 turkey sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon minced garlic, or to taste
¾ red onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
¾ cup vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup grape tomatoes
2 tablespoons diced pimento
crushed red pepper flakes to taste
Cajun seasoning to taste
black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Pour brown rice and water into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey sausage, and cook until well browned on the outside, and no longer pink on the inside. Remove cooked sausage, then stir in garlic and onion. Cook for a few minutes until the onion softens and begins to turn translucent. Add green pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Pour in half of the vegetable stock along with the tomatoes and pimiento. Season to taste with red pepper flakes, Cajun seasoning, and pepper. Cook until the liquid has almost completely evaporated. Stir in sausage with remaining vegetable broth, and simmer until all is hot. Serve sausage mixture over brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.1 calories, Carbohydrate 87.1 g, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 275.3 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

SPICY SAUSAGE AND RICE CASSEROLE



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A spicy, tomatoey, sausage and rice dish.

Provided by MELISSA DEMAS

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

28 ounces fresh, ground spicy pork sausage
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 slice onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a skillet, brown sausage and drain grease. Stir in rice, onion, garlic and peppers. Cook 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Pour into 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Or, at this step, you can cover and freeze it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 88.9 mg, Fat 53.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 1556.9 mg, Sugar 5 g

SPICY SAUSAGE AND RICE SKILLET



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The spicy sausage in this quick skillet dish gives it a kick, and the sliced apples are a pleasant, tart surprise. -Jamie Jones, Madison, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium yellow summer squash, chopped
2 medium zucchini, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium tart apple, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (8.80 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 to 1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly browned. Remove from skillet., In the same skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute squash, zucchini, pepper, onion, apple, garlic and salt until the vegetables are tender, 5-7 minutes. Add rice, beans, 1/4 cup water and sausage; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes, adding more water if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 668mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic exchanges

SAUSAGE OVER RICE



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Come in from the cold and warm up with this satisfying,no-fuss dish. Sarah Lee Greenberg of Cooperstown, Pennsylvania writes, "I remember my mother fixing this dish when I was a little girl, and now I cook it for my husband."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1 celery rib, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
3/4 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion, green pepper, celery and garlic over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain. , Add the tomato sauce, beans, water, garlic powder, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and pepper sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until flavors are blended. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 957mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

AM'S SPICY SAUSAGE, ONION & PEPPER RAGU



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Yum, Yum! A tomato base spicy dish, serve over rice or noodles. I love spicy and I created this dish, instead of the hum drum sausage & peppers. Very tasty! I like it over rice, my husband prefers it over pasta, almost like a pasta sauce. Adjust the red pepper flakes and banana peppers to taste.

Provided by anonymous

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2-2 lbs hot Italian sausage (some butcher counters have the best!)
1 red pepper (cleaned & sliced- 1/4-inch slices long)
3 onions, sliced
4 -6 yellow banana peppers (sliced long)
1 -2 teaspoon garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
red pepper flakes (dash as spicy as you like!)
1 tomatoes (sliced thin)
extra virgin olive oil
sugar (dash or two)
salt or pepper
29 ounces whole canned tomatoes (use about 3/4 of can-crush with fork-or use whole can for more sauce)
1/2-1 cup parmesan cheese (can use more to thicken)
1/4 cup wine (pino grigio or white wine)

Steps:

  • Boil italian sausage in seperate pot with about an inch of water and cover.
  • In 2nd pot, add oil, onions and garlic and cook til onions start to be tender (about 5 mins).
  • Add all peppers and sliced tomato to 2nd pot.
  • When peppers are close to done (tender), add crushed tomatoes, italian seasoning, salt/pepper, sugar, red pepper flakes and parmesean to 2nd pot and heat (add more parmesean to thicken a bit if needed).
  • Check sausage to see if water is reduced and start to fry sausage.
  • Add wine to sausage pan (deglaze) and scrape up bits with spatula, heat a bit. (Sausage can be cut too preference).
  • Add 2nd pot to sausage, heat and mix.
  • Put all ingredients in casserole dish and keep warm until ready to serve.
  • Serve over rice or pasta.
  • **Variation: Add mushrooms or green peppers**.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 748.5, Fat 50.8, SaturatedFat 18.5, Cholesterol 108, Sodium 2522.6, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 13.5, Protein 41.2

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Sausage: Select a flavorful sausage that complements the peppers. Italian sausage, chorizo, or kielbasa are all great options.
  • Slice Peppers Thinly: Thinly sliced peppers will cook evenly and quickly.
  • Use a Variety of Peppers: Different types of peppers offer different flavors and heat levels. Experiment with bell peppers, poblano peppers, and even spicy habanero peppers.
  • Sauté Peppers First: Sautéing the peppers before adding the sausage helps them soften and develop their flavor.
  • Cook Sausage Thoroughly: Make sure the sausage is cooked through before serving. This will ensure that it is safe to eat.
  • Add Some Heat: If you like spicy food, add some red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the dish.
  • Serve Over Rice: Serve the sausage and peppers over rice to make a complete meal. You can also serve it with pasta or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Spicy sausage and peppers over rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking skills, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. This versatile dish can be customized to your liking. Experiment with different types of sausage, peppers, and spices to create a dish that is uniquely yours. Serve it over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

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