1 (8.8-ounce) pouch precooked brown rice (such as Uncle Ben's)
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 ounces hot turkey Italian sausage, casings removed 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved (about 1/4 cup)
**Garlicky Asparagus (recipe below )**
1. Heat rice according to directions.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add sausage and pepper; cook 4 minutes or until sausage is browned, stirring to crumble. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add spinach; cook 30 seconds or until spinach begins to wilt, tossing constantly. Stir in rice; cook 1 minute or until heated. Sprinkle with cheese.
Garlicky Asparagus
Prep/Total: 20 minutes Serves 4 ( serving size: 1 cup)
This recipe goes with Open-Faced Hummus Sandwich, Avocado Chicken Salad, Sausage-Spinach Bowl , Pan-Grilled Flank Steak
1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1. Steam asparagus 4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2. While asparagus steams, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes or until fragrant, stirring frequently. Add asparagus, salt, and pepper; toss to combine.
2. While asparagus steams, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes or until fragrant, stirring frequently. Add asparagus, salt, and pepper; toss to combine.
