1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 green pepper, cored and chopped
2 cups sliced smoked sausages, (mild or hot)
1 cup Uncle Ben's Converted rice
28 ounce can diced tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth (or water)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
Chopped parsley (optional)

Preparation Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and garlic; saute 2 to 3 minutes.

2. Add celery, pepper, sausages and rice. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes.

3. Stir in tomatoes, broth and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Season to taste. If desired, sprinkle with parsley. Makes 10 cups or 8 servings.

Per serving: 253 calories; 11 g protein; 11.1 g fat; 27.9 g carbohydrates; 1.8 g dietary fibre.