Side view of sausage and apricot balsamic rice on a yellow plate.

Sausage & Apricot Balsamic Rice

"Rice to the Rescue!" Recipe Contest Winner - Tricia Brown

  • Servings
    8

Ingredients

  • 1 (12-ounce) package sage-flavored pork sausage
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 cups cooked long grain rice
  • ¾ cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 1 cup roasted salted cashew nuts, coarsely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  • Crumble sausage into a large non-stick skillet. Stirring periodically, cook over medium heat until browned, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain grease from pan.
  • Add maple syrup and vinegar; stir and cook 2 to 3 minutes to blend.
  • Add rice, apricots, cashews, salt and pepper; stir over medium heat until blended. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories 426
  • Total Fat 25g
  • Cholesterol 29mg
  • Sodium 630mg
  • Carbohydrates 41g
  • Dietary Fiber 2g
  • Protein 10g