Sausage and Rice Chili
Yields:?4-6
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 3 mild Italian sausages (about 12 oz/375 g)
• 2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp (10 mL) chilli powder
• 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano leaves
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) italian style or arborio rice
• 2 cups (500 mL) marinara pasta sauce
• 2 cups (500 mL) chicken stock
• 1 cup (250 mL) water
• 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper

Preparation

1. Remove casings from sausages. Cook in pot over medium high heat for about 5 minutes or until no longer pink.

2. Reduce heat to medium and add oil. Add onion, garlic, chilli powder and oregano and cook for about 5 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat. Add tomato sauce, chicken stock and water; bring to boil. Add beans, pepper and pepper. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes.