Italian Beans & Rice

Step 1

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and crumble it with a wooden spoon. Cook until the sausage is browned to your liking (approx. 5 minutes). Remove from the skillet.

Step 2

Add the onion, garlic, carrots, Italian seasoning and a pinch of salt & pepper to the skillet - if the skillet is too dry, you can add a little more oil. Cook down for 3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes and chili paste and cook for another minute. Pour in the beans & broth and bring to a boil. Cover, lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add the sausage back to the skillet.

Step 4

Right before serving add lemon juice and parsley. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Serve hot over brown rice with more parsley on top.