Best 4 Broccoli Rice And Sausage Dinner Recipes

**Broccoli Rice and Sausage Dinner: A Flavorful and Convenient Meal for Busy Weeknights**

Broccoli rice and sausage dinner is a quick and easy one-pan meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. Made with simple ingredients like broccoli, rice, sausage, and a flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. With its combination of savory sausage, tender broccoli, and fluffy rice, this recipe is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. In addition to the classic broccoli rice and sausage, this article also offers variations of the recipe, including a vegetarian version made with tofu, a spicy version with Cajun sausage, and a creamy version made with a cheese sauce. Whether you're looking for a simple weeknight meal or a flavorful dish to impress your guests, this broccoli rice and sausage dinner is sure to hit the spot.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI, RICE AND SAUSAGE DINNER

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The first recipe my kids requested when they left home was broccoli with sausage and rice. If fresh zucchini or summer squash is available, add it to the mix. -JoAnn Parmentier, Branch, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 package (13 ounces) smoked turkey sausage, sliced
4 cups small fresh broccoli florets
2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Optional toppings: Reduced-fat sour cream and Louisiana-style hot sauce

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir until browned, 2-3 minutes. Stir in broccoli; cook and stir 2 minutes longer., Add water, tomatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes., Remove from heat; stir rice mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, until liquid is almost absorbed and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. If desired, serve with sour cream and hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 853mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BROCCOLI AND SAUSAGE WITH RICE

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This is a quick and easy, yet tasty weeknight meal that my kids enjoy. My niece introduced me to it and I have tweaked it somewhat. This is the only way she will eat broccoli.

Provided by LizAnn

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more
olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 large celery ribs, sliced diagonally
4 -6 cups leftover cooked brown rice or 4 -6 cups cooked white rice
1 lb polska kielbasa, sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces
4 cups broccoli florets
Braggs liquid aminos or soy sauce

Steps:

Heat 3 Tbs olive oil in large deep frying pan, over med-high heat.
Add onion and stir and cook for about 1 minute;.
Add celery and stir and cook another minute; add sausage, stir and cook until sausage begins to brown;.
Add rice and stir. Drizzle more olive oil (about 3 Tbs) over top and stir into rice mixture. Let fry turning every minute or so browning the rice;.
Add the broccoli and a little liquid aminos to taste. Don't overdo and make too salty. Lower heat and cover and let broccoli cook till tender crisp. Broccoli will be bright green when ready. Do not overcook. Usually takes about 5 minutes.
Serve with the soy and some pepper to add to taste.

SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLINI RISOTTO

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 bunch broccolini, roughly chopped (about 8 ounces)
12 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 cup arborio rice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 cup grated fontina cheese

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a Dutch oven or ovenproof pot over high heat. Add the broccolini and stir-fry until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon. Add the sausage, onion and carrot to the pot and cook, breaking up the meat, until browned, about 5 more minutes. Add the rice and garlic and cook, stirring, 1 more minute. Add the wine to the pot and cook until evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes and 1 cup water; cover and bring to a boil. Transfer the pot to the oven and bake until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove the pot from the oven. (Don't worry if the risotto seems wet; it will thicken when you add the cheese.) Vigorously stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the cheese until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the broccolini and divide among bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569, Fat 25 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Cholesterol 92 milligrams, Sodium 831 milligrams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 30 grams

EASY SMOKED SAUSAGE SKILLET

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Dinner's on the table in no time with this one-skillet sausage and veggie dish served over rice.

Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Hillshire Farm®

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) package Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage, diagonally cut into 1/4-inch slices
¼ cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large red bell pepper, sliced thin
1 small yellow onion, sliced thin
1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli, thawed
½ cup chicken broth or water
½ cup tomato sauce
2 cups instant rice
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Heat olive oil and crushed garlic, stir in smoked sausage slices and cook until smoked sausage is browned.
Add pepper, onion, broccoli, chicken broth and tomato sauce and simmer for about 10 minutes until vegetables are tender and the liquid is absorbed.
In the meantime, cook rice according to package instructions. Stir rice into the skillet, sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 722 calories, Carbohydrate 54.6 g, Cholesterol 71.7 mg, Fat 45 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 1243.1 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

Tips:

Choose the right type of rice: Short-grain brown rice is the best choice for this recipe because it cooks up tender and fluffy. You can also use white rice, but it will be less flavorful.
Cook the rice perfectly: To ensure that the rice is cooked evenly, rinse it well before cooking. Then, bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 18 minutes. Finally, let it rest for 5 minutes before fluffing it with a fork.
Use good quality sausage: The sausage is one of the key ingredients in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality sausage that you enjoy the taste of. If you can, try to find a sausage that is made with fresh, natural ingredients.
Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the sausage and vegetables, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the food from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to stick to the pan.
Season to taste: Once the dish is cooked, taste it and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder.

Conclusion:

This broccoli rice and sausage dinner is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The combination of tender rice, savory sausage, and crisp broccoli is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover rice and sausage. So next time you're looking for a simple but satisfying meal, give this broccoli rice and sausage dinner a try!