Vegan Spicy Sausage Rice Skillet

Vegan Spicy Sausage Rice Skillet

This Vegan Spicy Sausage Rice is the ultimate comfort food, with a hearty and flavorful combination of rice, vegan sausage, veggies, and savory spices that will leave you feeling satisfied. Plus, it's a one-pan meal, which makes cleanup a breeze!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 22

Total Time 37

Servings People

Calories 438kcal

Author Melissa Huggins

Equipment

12-14-inch Skillet

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil , divided
1 medium red onion , sliced
1 medium red bell pepper , sliced
5 cloves garlic , chopped
2 Field Roast Italian Sausages , crumbled (see note for alternative)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes , more/less if preferred
1 ½ cups jasmine rice
½ cup white wine (optional)
3 cups vegetable broth , low sodium
½ teaspoon salt , more to taste
Fresh cracked pepper to taste
½ cup chopped parsley + more for serving

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Instructions

Heat 1 ½ tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add in the onion and pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
Add the garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
Move the onions and peppers to the sides, leaving a well in the middle, and add 1⁄2 tablespoon of oil. Now add the crumbled sausage and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden.
Stir in the rice to combine and toast for 30-60 seconds. Now add the paprika, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes. Sauté for 10-20 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the white wine and cook until it’s fully reduced, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the broth, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Place the lid on and cook for about 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Refrain from stirring or opening the lid once the rice is simmering so the rice can cook properly.
Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Taste for seasoning and add more if needed. Top with fresh-cut parsley, then serve

Notes

Vegan Sausages - I used Field Roast Italian Sausages but any brand will work. If you use Beyond Meat Hot Italian Sausages, slice them into coins in their pre-cooked stage and pan-sear them in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden. Place them aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Continue with the recipe and add the sausage back into the pan when the broth goes in. Their sausages won't cook the same if they are crumbled in their raw state. I usually cook one more sausage if I'm doing slices, but I'll keep that one aside and stir it in right when the rice is finished. This way the rice won't taste too salty and there will be enough sausage pieces throughout the dish. If you can't find whole sausages you can use store-bought sausage crumbles (1.5 cups).

White Wine - this deglazes the pan and adds an extra layer of flavor, but it's optional and you can omit it without a replacement. Not all varieties of wine are vegan, but there are many vegan ones to choose from. Here is a helpful guide to help you find the right one for you.

Recipe adapted from Gordon Ramsay.

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