Italian Sausage And Peppers Over Rice

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For those who like Italian sausage, this easy and delicious recipe will be a hit with the family.

Italian Sausage And Peppers Over Rice

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Ingredients:

1 pound Italian sausage, cut into 1/4 inch rounds

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 onion, chopped

1/2 cup chicken broth

salt and pepper, to taste

1 cup cooked rice

Directions:

In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage and brown. In the same skillet, add onions, bell pepper, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir and saute about 6 to 8 minutes. Add chicken broth, stir and cook another 2 to 3 minutes.

Serve the sausage mix over cooked rice. Enjoy!

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