World Wednesday: Kielbasa and Rice

Customize this dish by substituting vegetarian sausage for the kielbasa or use brown rice in place of white (add 10 to 20 minutes to your cooking time). Delicious served with kid-friendly baked beans or
applesauce, or try it with braised greens and cornbread.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
12 ounces kielbasa sausage, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup onions, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried dill
¾ cup uncooked white rice
1 ¾ cups Field Day chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large stock pot, heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil over medium-high heat. Add the kielbasa and brown the pieces for a few minutes; remove from the pan and set aside. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pot and sauté the onions, celery and carrots over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the mushrooms and spices and cook for 2 more minutes, then add the
rice and broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, covered, for 20 to 30 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Add the cooked sausage to the rice and vegetables and stir. Season with salt and pepper and serve.