Quick Dirty Rice

• 1 (1-lb.) package ground pork sausage
• 2 (8.8-oz.) packages UNCLE BEN'S READY RICE Whole Grain Brown Rice
• 1/2 (10-oz.) package frozen diced onion, red and green bell peppers, and celery
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Toppings: fresh parsley sprigs, hot sauce

1. Cook sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 8 to 10 minutes or until sausage crumbles and is no longer pink. Remove sausage from skillet using a slotted spoon; reserve drippings in skillet. Drain sausage on paper towels.
2. Prepare rice according to package directions.
3. Saute frozen vegetables in hot drippings over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender and begin to brown. Add chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in rice and sausage. Cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Stir in 2 Tbsp. parsley. Serve with desired toppings.

ground pork sausage, rice, onion, chicken broth, cajun seasoning, salt, freshly ground pepper, parsley, parsley sprigs

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/quick-dirty-rice (may not work)