Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20-25 minutes

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 package turkey smoked sausage or turkey breakfast sausage, cut in 1/2-inch slices
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups cooked brown rice (or riced cauliflower)
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon garlic powder
Ground black pepper, to taste
6 large eggs (optional)

Optional toppings:

Salsa or pico de gallo
Shredded low-fat cheese blend
Avocado or guacamole
2 green onions, chopped
Hot sauce

Directions:

1. Wash hands with warm water and soap, scrubbing for at least 20 seconds.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion, cook 10 minutes or until sausage is browned.
3. Add cooked rice, corn, bell pepper, beans, and garlic powder to skillet. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Add black pepper to taste, if desired.
4. If adding eggs, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a separate nonstick skillet over medium heat. Crack eggs into skillet. Cover and cook for 3 minutes or until whites are set and yolks are cooked to desired doneness.
5. Serve eggs over sausage mixture. Top with salsa, cheese, and green onions, if desired.

Makes 6 servings
Serving size: 1 cup
Cost per recipe: $8.53
Cost per serving: $1.42

Nutrition facts per serving: 430 calories; 20g total fat; 5g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 250mg cholesterol; 660mg sodium; 36g total carbohydrate; 6g dietary fiber; 3g total sugars; 0g added sugars; 27g protein; 6% Daily Value of vitamin D; 15% Daily Value of calcium; 20% Daily Value of iron; 15% Daily Value of potassium

Source: Amy Lawrence, Simpson County NEP Program Assistant