The Fastest Meal Prep Recipe in my Collection | Smoked Sausage with Rice and Beans

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water is the most economical option.

Start by cooking the rice; you'll need 2.5 cups of cooked rice, which can be anywhere between 2 to 3 cups of dry rice depending on the type used. Wash and rinse the rice until the water runs clear, then start it in your rice cooker or pot.

Shred 2-3 medium carrots using a food processor or box grater, or use pre-shredded matchstick carrots from the store if preferred. Set the shredded carrots aside for later.

Open the can of black beans, drain the liquid, and rinse the beans a few times to remove the bean syrup.

Cut the smoked turkey sausages into bite-size pieces on a bias to increase surface area for browning.

In a dry skillet over medium heat, add the sausage pieces, arranging them with one flat side down. Cook until browned, turning them over after a few minutes to brown the other side. If the pan is too dry, add a bit of oil.

Place 1 pound of frozen broccoli into a microwave-safe dish to thaw while the sausage is cooking.

Prepare five meal prep containers for the finished meals, aiming to divide everything evenly among them. Each container will get about half a cup of cooked rice.

Once all the prep work is done, check the time; it should be around 30 minutes total for the meal prep.

After cooling, cover the meal prep containers with lids and store them in the refrigerator for up to five days.

To reheat, microwave in one-minute intervals, stirring each minute until hot.

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