1cup10-minutes brown riceuncooked (we used Uncle Ben's)
1tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
1garlic clovecrushed
1onionmedium, coarsely chopped
1red bell peppermedium, coarsely chopped
30ouncesred beanscans
1cupvegetable broth
2bay leaves
1/4teaspoonkosher or sea salt
1/8teaspoonground pepper
Instructions
For Sausages
In a medium bowl, mix ground turkey with all sausage ingredients (except flour). Mix well until blended. Form small meatballs, about 1-inch. Roll on a plate of flour, shaking off excess.
Line meatballs on a plate and refrigerate while you cook the rice and beans.
For the Rice and Beans
In a medium saucepan cook brown rice according to instructions on the box. Once cooked turn off burner and leave covered until ready to serve.
In a large skillet with olive oil, sauté sausages over medium heat until they are cooked through and golden brown. Move sausages to one side of the saucepan. Place sausages on a paper towel-lined plate. In the same skillet, sauté onions, and bell pepper until tender, or about 4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 additional minute.
Return sausages to the skillet, add red beans, vegetable broth, and bay leaves, toss to combine. Cook for about 5 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Season with remaining salt and pepper.