Farmer Sausage, Peppers & Rice Recipe

If you’re looking for a flavourful, easy-to-make dish that the whole family will love, look no further. This smoky Farmer Sausage, Peppers, & Rice Recipe is simple to make and brings a bit of heat to the table.

– Recipe adapted from “Life Made Simple’s ‘Sausage, Pepper and Rice Skillet'”

What You’ll Need:
  • 1 package Drake Garlic Farmer Sausage, diagonally sliced in 1/2″ pieces
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 5 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 1/4 c. chicken broth
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. chopped parsley
Preparation:
  1. In a small saucepan, cook rice based on package’s directions.
  2. Heat a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil. Once oil is hot, add the diced sausage and cook until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. Add the bell peppers and onion, saute for 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, and brown sugar, cook for 1 minute. Remove from the pan and set aside with the sausage.
  4. Add the tomato paste and a 3/4 cup of chicken broth, whisk to combine. Simmer for 1 minute, then add cayenne and paprika.
  5. Mix in the cooked rice, sausage, remaining chicken broth, pepper and onions. Heat for 1 more minute. Garnish with chopped parsley.