Gullah Red Rice Recipe by Demi Unique

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat and calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made with pantry staples.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and their juices; cook until slightly thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate smoked sausage, stirring to combine and heat through.

Add rice; stir to coat grains with the mixture.

Pour in chicken broth, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, black pepper, and salt; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes to steam.

Fluff rice with a fork and remove bay leaves.

Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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