Tex-Mex Turkey Sausage Stew

A friend brought this to a potluck and it's been a family favorite ever since. It is easy to make and healthy. You can use mild sausage if you prefer.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup brown rice
• 2  cups water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 lb  Italian turkey sausage
• 1⁄3 cup  reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
• 1  green bell pepper
• 14 1⁄2 ounces stewed tomatoes
• 4 1⁄2 ounces mild green chilies
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  cup frozen corn kernels

Directions

1. cut the sausage into 1- inch pieces.
2. cut the bell pepper into 1-inch squares.
3. Put the rice and water in a rice cooker and start.
4. while the rice is cooking spray a large non stick skillet with non stick cooking spray. Add the turkey sausage and cook over medium heat just until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the broth and bell pepper and simmer until the pepper is tender, about 4 minutes.
5. Stir the tomatoes, chilies, cumin, oregano and salt into the skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until the sausage is cooked through and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the corn and cook just until warmed through. Divide the rice among 4 plates, spoon the stew alongside and serve.