Ingredients:

1 lb low fat turkey sausage meat

2 tbsp olive oil

3 cloves minced garlic

1 medium red onion

2 finely chopped celery stalks

1 finely diced carrot

1 bell pepper diced

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.

1 tsp cumin

1 1/2 tbsp chili

2 tbsp smoked paprika

1 tbsp chipotle powder

3 cups canned diced tomatoes

1 tbsp scotch bonnet sauce or hot sauce, optional

3 cups low sodium vegetable or chicken broth

1 1/2 cups brown rice

Directions:

1. In a covered wok or a dutch oven brown the sausage in the olive oil.

2. Add the garlic and onions and stir fry for a couple of minutes until the onions begin to soften. 3. Add all of the other ingredients except for the rice and bring to a boil.

4. Finally, add the rice and turn the heat down to a slow simmer. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender.

5. Serve with a sprinkle of chopped fresh cilantro.

Bon Appetit!