White Beans, Sausage & Rice Bowl

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) white beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 smoked sausages or kielbasa, sliced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chopped cabbage, optional
• 1–2 tbsp oil or butter
• ½ cup chicken broth or water
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp paprika
• Salt to taste
  How to make it

1. Cook the rice according to the package directions and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook for about 4–5 minutes, until lightly browned.
3. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
4. If using cabbage, add it now and cook until slightly softened.
5. Add the white beans, broth, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and a little salt.
6. Cover and simmer for 8–10 minutes