Sausage, Brown Rice Risotto Recipe

Name: Sausage, Brown Rice Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 lb sweet Italian sausage; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium bell pepper, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup brown rice; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth (I use low sodium); 1 teaspoon dried sage or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup water
1 cup dry white wine
1 lb sweet Italian sausage
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup brown rice
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth (I use low sodium)
1 teaspoon dried sage or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
salt
pepper

1
Bring water and wine to boil in a medium saucepan.
2
Add sausages and reduce heat to a simmer.
3
Simmer for about 10 minutes; sausages should be fully cooked but still juicy.
4
Drain sausages (discard water/wine) and cut them into 1/2 inch slices, reserving sausage juices.
5
Melt butter in a large saucepan. Saute rice until golden brown.
6
Add onion and bell pepper and saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
7
Mix in garlic and saute for another minute.
8
Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
9
Simmer rice for about 45 minutes, until creamy.
10
Just before rice is cooked, add sausage juices and sage.
11
Stir in sausage slices and season to taste with salt and pepper.

400

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 1 cup dry white wine, 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Sausage, Brown Rice Risotto falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sausage, Brown Rice Risotto

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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