Cajun Sausage & Rice Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 6 sausages, sliced into chunks
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 300g long grain rice
• 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 600ml chicken or vegetable stock
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet or deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage chunks for 5 minutes, then remove and set aside.
2. Add the onion and pepper to the same pan and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the garlic and Cajun seasoning and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the rice and stir to coat, then pour in the chopped tomatoes and stock.
5. Return the sausage to the pan, stir well, and bring to a simmer.
6. Cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, stirring once halfway through.
7. Season with salt and pepper before serving.