Green Tomato and Sausage Casserole

• 1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup green tomato, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 small green chilies, sliced (optional)
• 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
• 1 large carrot, sliced or chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 8 ounces smoked sausage, thinly sliced
• 1 cup rice
• 2 cups chicken broth

1. Saute onion, green tomato, chilies, carrot and garlic in oil or butter for a few minutes.
2. Transfer to a 2 1/2 quart casserole sprayed with no-stick spray or lightly buttered.
3. Stir in rice, sausage and parsley.
4. Heat broth to boiling and add to casserole.
5. Cover tightly and bake at 350 F for about 40-45 minutes or till rice is done and liquid is absorbed.
6. Check after about 30 minutes and add a little additional broth or water if it seems to dry.

oil, green tomato, onion, green chilies, clove garlic, carrot, parsley, sausage, rice, chicken broth

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/green-tomato-and-sausage-casserole-100297 (may not work)