Sausage Salsa Bowls
Black Bean,Rice and Sausage Salsa bowls are an easy 30 minute one dish dinner! Veggies, rice and beans make this a complete meal!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 332kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. vegetable oil
- 4 links Farmer John Louisiana Style Chicken Sausage sliced
- 2 medium zucchini cut into ½ inch dice
- ½ cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 cup quick cooking brown rice
- 1 ¼ cups low sodium chicken stock
- ¾ cup fresh salsa drained
- 1 - 14 oz. can black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 green onions sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime cut into quarters
Instructions
- In a medium sized lidded pan, heat the 1 tsp. of vegetable oil over medium high heat. Add the sausage and cooked for 2 - 3 minutes. Turn sausage over and cook for another 2 - 3 minutes.
- Add the zucchini and corn and cook for 2 - 3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly caramelized. Sprinkle with cumin. Add the rice and stir. Pour in the chicken stock and the salsa and stir. Bring mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cover the pan and cook for approximately 10 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Divide between 4 bowls/plates and garnish with green onions, cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
I used a mild salsa but if you like things spicier, use a medium or hot salsa! This dish also re heats very well - if making ahead, cool the sausage and rice mixture, cover and refrigerate.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1287mg | Potassium: 542mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 26.2mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3.9mg