One-Pot Sausage and Veggie Rice Skillet
A budget-friendly, flavourful, and easy one-pot meal featuring common Canadian grocery store ingredients.
Ingredients
- 300 g Mild Italian sausage — casings removed
- 1 Large onion — diced
- 2 Carrots — peeled and diced
- 2 Celery stalks — diced
- 2 Garlic cloves — minced
- 250 mL Uncooked long-grain white rice — rinsed
- 500 mL Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 can Diced tomatoes — 398 mL, undrained
- 15 mL Olive oil
- 5 mL Dried oregano
- 2 ½ mL Dried thyme
- Salt — to taste
- Black pepper — to taste
- 125 mL Frozen peas
- 60 mL Fresh parsley — chopped, for garnish
Equipment
- Large deep skillet or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Instructions
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- 1
Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sausage (casings removed) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
7 min timer - 2
Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften. Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, and thyme, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
7 min timer - 3
Stir in the rinsed rice, coating it with the pan drippings and spices for 1 minute.
1 min timer - 4
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and the undrained diced tomatoes. Stir well to combine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is nearly tender. Do not lift the lid during this time.
20 min timer - 6
Stir in the frozen peas. Cover again and let stand off the heat for 5 minutes to allow the peas to warm through and the rice to finish absorbing any remaining liquid.
5 min timer - 7
Fluff the rice with a fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
- 9
Enjoy this simple, hearty one-pot meal!
Notes
- For a bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- Ensure your skillet has a tight-fitting lid for optimal rice cooking.
Substitutions
- Mild Italian sausage: Ground pork or turkey (adjust seasoning with Italian herbs), or plant-based crumble for vegetarian
- Long-grain white rice: Brown rice (adjust cooking time and liquid accordingly, about 40-45 minutes and more broth)
- Frozen peas: Chopped green beans, corn, or spinach (add spinach during the last 5 minutes of cooking)
- Chicken or vegetable broth: Water with a bouillon cube/powder
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezer
This dish freezes well. Cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen or thawed.
Nutrition not calculated. Cook temperatures follow Health Canada guidance where cited.
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