Quick Dirty Rice

Time: 20 Minutes

INGREDIENTS:

1 (1-lb) package ground pork sausage

2 (8.8 oz) packages UNCLE BEN"S READY RICE whole grain brown rice

1/2 (10 oz) package frozen diced onion, red and green bell peppers, and celery)

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/2 tsp. Cajun seasoning

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Toppings: fresh parsley sprigs, hot sauce

COOK sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium0high heat, stirring often 8 to 10 minutes or until sausage crumbles and is no longer pink. Remove sausage from skillet using a slotted spoon; reserve drippings in skillet. Drain sausage on paper towels.

PREPARE rice according to package directions.

SAUTE frozen vegetables in hot drippings over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender and begin to brown. Add chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper, bring to a boil. Stir in rice and sausage. Cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Stir in 2 Tbsp parsley. Serve with desired toppings.