Sausage Fried Rice

I had a little sausage leftover and some rice, so I started throwing things in the pan. I came up with this. I know it's not really fried rice, but I hope if you try it you'll like it. Cook time doesn't include time for leftover rice.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb bulk sausage (I like to use mild)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2  tablespoons  cooking oil (I use canola)
• 3  cups cooked rice, chilled
• 1 (10 ounce) package  mixed vegetables
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped green onion

Directions

1. Cook the sausage with garlic powder in a large skillet until browned.
2. Remove and drain on paper towels.
3. Pour drippings from skillet.
4. Add oil and heat until hot but not smoking.
5. And rice and stir-fry over high heat for 1 minute.
6. Add vegetables and sausage and continue to stir-fry, about 5 minutes.
7. Stir in eggs and cook until set; season.
8. Sprinkle with onions.