This lemon rice made with sausage and pea is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's easy and quick to make under 20 minutes, and so satisfying to serve as a simple meal.
1/2lbChorizo or Italian sausagecasing removed and crumbled
1tablespoonoil
1/2cupchopped green onion
2clovesgarlic minced
3/4cupfrozen peasthawed
2 1/2 to 3cupcooked white rice
zest of 1 lemon
1tablespoonlemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the crumbled sausage to the skillet and brown them until they are fully cooked, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the green onion and garlic, and continue to cook until the green onion is wilted, about 1 minute. Add the green peas and rice. Toss to heat through. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
Remove the skillet from heat, add the zest of one lemon and 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Toss well to mix everything well. Serve warm or at room temperature.