by gotwine
gotwine's Notes:
Expand1 1/4 cup Long Grain Rice Ask a question about this ingredient
2 Sweet Italian Sausages Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon vegetable oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup Brown Onion, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cloves garlic, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons unsalted butter Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups peeled, seeded tomatoes,chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup chicken broth Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon chili powder Ask a question about this ingredient
pinches dried thyme, crumbled Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup diced cooked ham Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 pound tiny shrimp,shelled,deveined Ask a question about this ingredient
Salt to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
Freshly ground pepper to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
Cook rice according to package directions until firm-tender, not soft; you should have about 3 1/2C.
Ask a question about this stepSaute sausages in oil in medium skillet, over medium heat, turning frequently, until browned on all sides. Cool. Cut into 1/8 in. slices
Ask a question about this stepSaute onion and garlic in butter in large skillet orver medium heat until golden, about 6 minutes. Add green and red peppers and cook 3 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepAdd tomatoes, sprinkle with sugar. Add broth, basil, lemon zest, chili powder and thyme. Cook 5 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepTransfer to large bowl. Stir in ham, shrimp, sausages and rice.
Ask a question about this stepSeason with salt and pepper.
Ask a question about this stepIf you are stuffing the turkey with this, let it cool before you do.
Ask a question about this stepIf you just want the dressing as a side dish, bake at medium heat 350 degrees for a half hour or so.
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Kim is a pastry chef & author of the award-winning whole grain baking book Good to the Grain.
