Chef Melba Wilson Makes Gullah Geechee Red Rice with Sausage

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 dutch oven.

Sauté diced bell peppers and onions for about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and fresh sage to the vegetable mixture and sauté until fragrant.

Add cut-up spicy sausage to the pot and mix with the vegetables.

Pour in measured water and marinara sauce, stirring to combine.

Add whole grain rice to the mixture and stir well.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting based on preference.

Cover the pot with a lid and place it in the oven set to 350°F.

Cook for about 1 hour, then let it sit for 5 minutes after cooking to settle.

Add cooked bacon on top before serving, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

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