South American Sausage and Rice

• Roasted Red Pepper Puree:
• 480g jar roasted red peppers, drained and patted dry
• 1 small white onion, peeled and quartered
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 4 slices jalapeno from jar [optional]
• Other Ingredients:
• 8 Hellers plain bratwursts or cheese bratwursts cut into bite size rounds
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 480g can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 450g can chopped tomatoes
• 60g sour cream
• 3 packs cooked rice
• ½ bag fresh spinach, roughly chopped
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• Garnishes optional:
• Coriander leaves, avocado, sour cream, salsa, tortilla chips

1. Make the roasted red pepper puree by adding ingredients to a blender and pulse until smooth. Set aside
2. Heat olive oil in a large deep sided fry pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until lightly browned, stirring occasionally, about 3-4 minutes. Add the roasted red pepper puree, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and continue to sauté for 3 minutes over medium-high heat
3. Stir in chicken stock, black beans, tomatoes, and simmer for 3 minutes
4. Add sour cream and stir until smooth. Add rice and spinach and stir until well combined. Top with cheese and place under the grill for a few minutes until cheese is melted and golden
5. Decorate or serve with garnishes

To make this Keto substitute the rice for Cauliflower Rice - just precook and add to the recipe