How To Make Southern Red Rice With Smoked Sausage | Red Rice Recipe

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Zucchini adds moisture and nutrition.

Chop 2 smoked sausage links and sauté in a skillet for 4-5 minutes until browned.

Add chopped onion, diced celery, and diced bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes.

Stir in 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes.

Add 1 small can of tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes to enhance flavor.

Mix in 2 cups of long grain rice and toast for a few minutes.

Add black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, 3 chicken bouillon cubes, and sugar to taste.

Pour in 1 small can of tomato sauce and a can of diced tomatoes with juice.

Add 1/2 cup of water to help mix the ingredients.

Simmer the mixture for 4-5 minutes before transferring to a baking dish.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray the baking dish with cooking spray.

Transfer the mixture to the baking dish, cover, and bake for 1 hour.

Fluff the rice after baking and serve.

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