Cajun Orzo with Sausage and Peppers
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Recipe type: Dinner
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • ½ teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Medium Onion
  • 2 Multi-Colored Peppers
  • 1 lb. Sausage (chicken, pork or other)
  • 3 Cups Vegetable Broth (low sodium)
  • 1 Cup Orzo Pasta
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp. Chili Spice Powder
  • 1 tsp. Cajun Spice Powder
  • ¼ Cup Light Cream
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan, add ½ teaspoon olive oil and onions and simmer on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  2. Cut sausage into 1-inch pieces or smaller. Add to saucepan and cook on medium heat for about 8 -10 minutes until mostly brown, but a little pink is ok.
  3. Chop peppers into 1-inch pieces and add to pan for about 5 minutes. Stir regularly.
  4. Add 3 cups of low-sodium vegetable broth,1 cup of orzo and all spices to pan.
  5. Let simmer on medium heat for 12 minutes. Srit frequently, to avoid orzo sticking to bottom of pan.
  6. Add ¼ cup cream and stir for 1-2 minutes. Then remove from heat.
  7. Allow mixture to settle for about 5 minutes and then serve hot. Enjoy!
Recipe by The Energetic Foodie at https://energeticfoodie.com/cajun-orzo-with-sausage-and-peppers/