Express
Pepper and Sausage Rice Bowl
with bacon breadcrumbs and cheddar-jack cheese
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Over 30g protein
Chef
Maija Barnes
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 2 Poblano Peppers
- 5 oz. Corn Kernels
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4 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
- 2 oz. Bacon Bits
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2 oz. Sour Cream
- 4 Green Onions
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¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories720
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Carbohydrates45g
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Net Carbs41g
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Fat45g
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Protein36g
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Sodium1660mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using ground beef, break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.
Stem poblano peppers, seed, and cut into 1/4" dice. Poblano peppers can vary in spice level; most are mild, but a few can be quite hot. Wash hands and cutting board after prepping.Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary. -
2 Make the Bacon Breadcrumbs
Line a plate with a paper towel.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.Add bacon and panko to hot pan. Stir occasionally until crispy, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner and transfer to towel-lined plate. -
3 Cook the Sausage and Vegetables
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add Italian sausage, corn, poblanos (use less if spice-averse), and white portions of green onions to hot pan. Stir occasionally until poblanos are tender and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 6-8 minutes. -
4 Add Rice and Finish Dish
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging.
Add rice, cream base, half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), and 1/2 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until combined and rice is heated through, 4-6 minutes.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice and sausage mixture with remaining cheese, sour cream, bacon breadcrumbs, and green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!
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