Ingredients

  • 2 medium green peppers, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound smoked kielbasa or smoked Polish sausage, thinly sliced
  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Method

  • In a large skillet, saute the green peppers, onion and mushrooms in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the sausage, water, beans, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt and cayenne. Bring to a boil Stir in the rice.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook for 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.