Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 1/2 (12-ounce) package 50%-less-fat breakfast sausage
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup sliced carrot
  • 1 poblano chile, cut into strips
  • 1 (8-ounce) package pre-sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon beef-flavored bouillon granules
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  • Cook sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes, stirring to crumble. Set aside.
  • Add onion and next 3 ingredients to pan; cook 4 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring frequently. Add mushrooms and next 4 ingredients; cook 4 minutes or until carrot is crisp-tender.
  • Remove from heat; stir in sausage, parsley, oil, and salt. Cover and let stand 3 minutes. Toss with rice.