Spicy Sausage Stew

Description

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ pound spicy smoked sausage, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 rib celery, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• 3 cups low-fat and low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 x 15 to 16-ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 x 6¾-ounce can corn, drained
• 6 cups cooked rice
• cilantro or parsley for garnish

Directions

1. Heat oil in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.
2. Add sausage, onion, carrot, celery, pepper, chili powder and cumin.
3. Cook, stirring 5 to 7 minutes unitl onions are tender.
4. Add broth, beans and corn.
5. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Serve over rice; sprinkle with cilantro or parsley.