Sausage And Rice Jamba

• 2 cups uncooked brown rice
• 4 cups water
• 1 1/2 lbs hot Italian sausage
• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 tomatoes, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper

1. Bring water to a boil, add rice and a little salt, reduce to simmer and cover with a lid.
2. Simmer for 40 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. This should make 4 to 6 cups of cooked rice.
5. Place sausage in a baking pan and cook at 350 degrees for 45- 60 minutes, turning once about half way through.
6. Cut into 1/4" hunks.
7. In a non-stick frying pan, saute onions in olive oil over medium heat until they start to soften.
8. Add peppers and zucchini, and saute for about 5 minutes.
9. Add tomatoes, garlic and seasoning, stirring often, until vegetables are saucy.
10. In a large bowl or dutch oven, combine sauce, rice and sausages.
11. Mix well.
12. Serve with a tossed or green salad.

brown rice, water, sausage, olive oil, green pepper, red pepper, zucchini, onion, tomatoes, garlic, cayenne pepper, chili powder, oregano, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sausage-and-rice-jamba-92687 (may not work)