Prep Time 25 MIN
Total Time 25 MIN
Try this easier-than-ever skillet meal made with whole grains. Suddenly Grains Salad mix makes it happen in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 box grains
- 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 12 oz fully cooked Italian style smoked chicken sausage, cut into 1-inch slices
- 2 medium red, yellow or green bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ¼ cup shaved or shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Fill 3-quart saucepan half full with water; heat to boiling. Carefully place unopened bag of grains (from salad box) in water. Gently boil uncovered 17 minutes, turning bag once halfway through cooking.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix dressing mix (from salad box), 2 tablespoons of the oil and the cold water. Set aside.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and bell peppers; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until sausage is browned.
- Place unopened bag of cooked grains into colander; drain.
- Open bag of grains. Add grains, packet of almonds (from salad box) and dressing to sausage mixture in skillet; toss to coat. Cook and stir over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or just until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately