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Cajun Kale, Sausages, and Rice Recipe

Cajun Kale, Sausages, and Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 tsp olive oil
2 celery ribs, diced
1 medium onion, diced
14 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp fresh thyme
10 oz fresh kale, stems removed and chopped (or 8-10 stalks )
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
1/2 lb linguica sausage , quartered lengthwise and sliced
2 1/2 cups water
your favorite hot sauce

Directions:

In a wide, heavy-bottomed saute pan with a lid, or a soup pot, heat 1 tsp olive oil over medium heat.
Add sausage and lightly brown, 3-4 minutes.
Remove sausage and set aside.
Add remailing oil to same pot and saute onion, celery, and red pepper over medium heat for 4 minutes.
Add garlic and cook and additional minute.
Stir in rice to coat with oil.
Add water, tomatoes, thyme, and salt.
Place kaleon top without mixing in, cover, and boil for 2 minutes.
Turn heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is done (35-45 minutes for brown rice).
Stir in reserved sausage and cheese (if using). Cover again for a minute to let cheese melt.
Add your favorite hot sauce (I use Cayenne concoction).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	361.59 Kcal (1514 kJ)
Calories from fat	150.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.67g	26%
Cholesterol	39.8mg	13%
Sodium	593.71mg	25%
Potassium	584.79mg	12%
Total Carbs	35.22g	12%
Sugars	5.15g	21%
Dietary Fiber	2.97g	12%
Protein	17.37g	35%
Vitamin C	88.1mg	147%
Vitamin A	1mg	32%
Iron	9.4mg	52%
Calcium	246.5mg	25%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	98.1 Kcal (411 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.52g	26%
Cholesterol	10.8mg	13%
Sodium	161.08mg	25%
Potassium	158.66mg	12%
Total Carbs	9.56g	12%
Sugars	1.4g	21%
Dietary Fiber	0.81g	12%
Protein	4.71g	35%
Vitamin C	23.9mg	147%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	32%
Iron	2.5mg	52%
Calcium	66.9mg	25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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