Amount

  Measure

  Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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16

  ounces

  Italian sausage -- sliced

8

  ounces

  mushroom caps -- sliced

4 1/2

  ounces

  black olives -- sliced

1

  small

  onion -- diced

1

  large

  clove garlic -- minced

2

  tablespoons

  olive oil

14 1/2

  ounces

  no salt added stewed tomatoes

1

  teaspoon

  Italian seasoning

1

  cup

  low sodium chicken broth

1

  tablespoon

  no salt added tomato paste

1

  cup

  long-grain rice

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high. Add sausage, onion, and mushrooms. Cook until sausage browns and mushrooms and onions are tender and have lost their moisture. Drain any excess fat.

Add garlic and tomato paste to skillet and cook for one minute.

Add olives, tomatoes and their juice, Italian seasoning, and broth. Heat to boiling.

Add rice and mix well. Reduce heat and cover. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is cooked through.

Makes 6 Servings