This sausage and bean skillet dish appears on my Sunday dinner menu at least once a month. For a little extra zest, add more chili powder and cayenne pepper.—Cynthia Chapman, Allendale, South Carolina
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound smoked kielbasa or smoked Polish sausage, thinly sliced
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
In a large skillet, saute the green peppers, onion and mushrooms in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the sausage, water, beans, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt and cayenne. Bring to a boil Stir in the rice.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook for 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.