Sausage and peppers over yellow rice is a flavorful and comforting dish that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. With smoky sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and fragrant, seasoned yellow rice, this recipe is packed with color and taste. It’s easy to make in one pan, making cleanup a breeze. Serve it for a hearty weeknight dinner or meal prep!

Ingredients

You only need a few ingredients. Here’s the list:

• Sausage
• Sliced bell peppers
• Onions
• Oil (olive oil, avocado oil, or butter)
• Salt (optional)

Start the Rice

I follow the directions for preparing yellow rice in my rice cooker. The first time I used my rice cooker, the contents overflowed all over the countertop.

Something that you can do to keep it from overflowing is to spray the pot with nonstick cooking spray and add a tablespoon of oil or butter to the water.

Sauté the Sausage and Peppers

Add the olive oil to the skillet and turn the heat up to make it sizzle. Cut the sausage into bite-size pieces and brown it on all sides.

Add the pepper and onion mix. Cook it until the onions are translucent.

Season to Taste

I add my favorite brand of season salt, organic seasoning from Costco, and a tiny bit of cayenne pepper. You can also use Mrs. Dash’s seasoning. Stir well to coat all of the ingredients.

Cover the Pan

After browning all of the contents of the skillet, I pop a lid on top to finish cooking the vegetables. This also helps seal in the delicious flavors and allows them to blend.

Covering the pan speeds up the cooking time by steaming the ingredients. You don’t have to do this, but it helps when you’re in a hurry.

For exact measurements of each ingredient and full directions, go to the recipe card at the bottom of the page. You can even print out the card by using the “print” button.

Serve the Sausage and Peppers

After scooping the rice into bowls for each person, add the sausage and peppers. Serve this delicious dish with crusty bread slathered in butter. It’s so tasty don’t be surprised if everyone asks for seconds.

Budget-Friendly Family Dinner

I always have the ingredients on hand for those times when I need to prepare a quick meal. What I like about it is that it’s easy to cook. Just as important, my husband and I love the flavor combination. And it’s a budget-friendly family dinner that’s under $10.

There are other easy-to-make, budget-friendly dinners you’ll like, such as this hamburger Tater Tot casserole and this Italian chicken zucchini casserole.

Easy Budget-Friendly Dinner

Whether you’re cooking for two or a family with children, this sausage and peppers with rice is perfect for anyone on a budget. Even if you don’t finish the meal the first night, it also makes great leftovers!

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