Chicken Sausage with Brown Rice Fusilli

Have you ever heard of the Fast Metabolism Diet by Haylie Pomroy? It has changed my life...no joke. It taught me how to eat healthy and clean. Here is one of my favorite recipes in the book.

Chicken Sausage with Brown Rice Fusilli
Serves 4

2 cups brown rice fusilli (brown rice pasta is a staple in this house)
12 ounces chicken sausage
2 cups cubed zucchini (I used peppers instead because that is what I had in my fridge)
1 cup broccoli florets
1/4 cup minced red onion (I use whatever color I have on hand)
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Prepare the pasta according to package directions, being careful to not over cook the pasta. When the pasta is done, strain and rinse it. Set aside.

Cut the chicken sausage into 1-inch pieces.

Preheat a large skillet. Add 1 tablespoon of water and stir in the sausage, onion, and garlic. Cook on medium heat until lightly browned. Incorporate the zucchini, broccoli, salt, and pepper, and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3-5 minutes.

Add the pasta to the skillet and toss until warmed through. Serve immediately.

It seriously is easy and delicious. When I cook, I am usually cooking for one. This dish I can eat for lunch and dinner the next day, and I am not a HUGE leftovers fan, just ask my husband.

You can find the chicken sausage at your local grocery store. It usually is near the other sausages by the milk, butter, and deli meats. I always am substituting the vegetables to what is fresh in my refrigerator. Sometimes I eat it with quinoa instead of pasta. And I always add some crushed red peppers for a little spice. I always pair it with a nice glass of red wine! ;)

Take a chance and test this recipe. It will not disappoint.