Flavorful pork sausage, fresh zucchini and instant rice make this stovetop sensation a favorite. Everyone I have shared this recipe with tells me how delicious it is. \u2014Connie Putnam, Clayton, North Carolina<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":656472,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304032,304328,304993,304292,304338,303966,304988,306848,304268,307307,307383,307404,304350,324623,307579,307559,307594],"categories-v2":[308623,308984,308481,308940,308305,308992,308495,308935,309603,259483,310342,310410,310435,309001,309177,310563,310541,339211],"coauthors":[305],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Italian Sausage Veggie Skillet","post_link":"\/recipes\/italian-sausage-veggie-skillet\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Italian-Sausage-Veggie-Skillet_EXPS_SDAS18_199546_C03_29__8b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Sausage Veggie Skillet","post_link":"\/recipes\/sausage-vegetable-skillet-dinner\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sausage-Veggie-Skillet_EXPS_TOHD24_133576_KristinaVanni_5.jpg"},{"post_title":"Sausage Potato Skillet","post_link":"\/recipes\/sausage-potato-skillet\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sausage-Potato-Skillet_EXPS_TOHcom25_8169_DR_02_05_01b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Spicy Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet","post_link":"\/recipes\/spicy-cajun-sausage-and-rice-skillet\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spicy-Cajun-Sausage-and-Rice-Skillet_EXPS_SDJJ17_62440_D02_10_1b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Sausage Pierogi Skillet","post_link":"\/recipes\/sausage-pierogi-skillet\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/EXPS_TOHD24_39760_KristinaVanni_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Maple Sausage Skillet","post_link":"\/recipes\/maple-sausage-skillet\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps28645_SD153319C10_14_6b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Sausage and Vegetable Skillet","post_link":"\/recipes\/sausage-and-vegetable-skillet\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Sausage-and-Vegetable-Skillet_EXPS_CIMZ17_22622_C07_20_6b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Baked Rice with Sausage","post_link":"\/recipes\/baked-rice-with-sausage\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Baked-Rice-with-Sausage_EXPS_TOHD24_11707_EricKleinberg_8.jpg"},{"post_title":"Sausage & Chickpea Skillet","post_link":"\/recipes\/sausage-chickpea-skillet\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Chickpea-Sausage-Skillet_EXPS_TOHESCODR20_32919_E03_12_2b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Spicy Sausage and Rice Skillet","post_link":"\/recipes\/spicy-sausage-and-rice-skillet\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Spicy-Sausage-and-Rice-Skillet_EXPS_SDAS18_66588_C03_30__2b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Easy Sausage and Vegetable Skillet","post_link":"\/recipes\/easy-sausage-and-vegetable-skillet\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Easy-Sausage-and-Vegetable-Skillet_EXPS_SDJJ19_4407_E02_08_6b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Sausage Skillet Dinner","post_link":"\/recipes\/sausage-skillet-dinner\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Sausage-Skillet-Dinner_exps40742_ZIP2357908A04_14_3bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Hearty Sausage and Rice Skillet","post_link":"\/recipes\/hearty-sausage-and-rice-skillet\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Hearty-Sausage-and-Rice-Skillet_exps163576_SD2401791D10_17_4bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Sausage Rice Dinner","post_link":"\/recipes\/sausage-rice-dinner\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Sausage 'n' Chicken Skillet","post_link":"\/recipes\/sausage-n-chicken-skillet\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps23335_LT1193262D21B.jpg"},{"post_title":"Sausage Over Rice","post_link":"\/recipes\/sausage-over-rice\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps38936_CFT1192412D55A.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chicken Sausage Skillet","post_link":"\/recipes\/chicken-sausage-skillet\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps11529_CW10086C31B.jpg"},{"post_title":"Sausage Squash Skillet","post_link":"\/recipes\/sausage-squash-skillet\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps17739__RM10268D49A.jpg"},{"post_title":"Sausage Cabbage Skillet","post_link":"\/recipes\/sausage-cabbage-skillet\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Sausage-Rice-Skillet_EXPS_SDJJ18_17452_C02_09_3b.jpg"},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sausage-rice-skillet\/","name":"Sausage Rice Skillet","datePublished":"2018-01-01","dateModified":"2022-06-08","prepTime":"PT15M","cookTime":"PT15M","totalTime":"PT30M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Sausage-Rice-Skillet_EXPS_SDJJ18_17452_C02_09_3b.jpg","height":1200,"width":1200},"recipeCategory":["Dinner"],"description":"Flavorful pork sausage, fresh zucchini and instant rice make this stovetop sensation a favorite. Everyone I have shared this recipe with tells me how delicious it is. —Connie Putnam, Clayton, North Carolina","recipeIngredient":["1 pound bulk pork sausage","2 medium zucchini, halved and sliced","1 small onion, chopped","1\/2 cup chopped green pepper","1 teaspoon dried oregano","1\/2 teaspoon garlic salt or garlic powder","1 can (11-1\/2 ounces) V8 juice","2\/3 cup uncooked instant rice"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"In a large skillet, cook the sausage until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add the zucchini, onion, green pepper, oregano and garlic salt; cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in V8 juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-14 minutes or until the vegetables are tender."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Return to a boil. Stir in rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5-7 minutes or until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork."}],"recipeYield":"4 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 381 calories","fatContent":"25g fat (8g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"61mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"1153mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"24g carbohydrate (6g sugars","fiberContent":"3g fiber)","proteinContent":"16g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.8,"reviewCount":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-04-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dlynsmith9"},"reviewBody":"
I only used 1\/2 pound sausage and one zucchini. I didn't have V-8 so I used tomato sauce. It was delicious and my husband loved it.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-04-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Katisha"},"reviewBody":"
I used chicken apple sausage and it turned out great. Next time I'll try a spicy Italian sausage. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-06-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"resalee"},"reviewBody":"The rice took longer to cook than suggested by the recipe. Other than that this was a great dish.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-07-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"murrell006"},"reviewBody":"This was pretty tasty. I liked the sausage versus hamburger idea","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-06-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lillybow"},"reviewBody":"This is a nice simple recipe, goes together fast. I used regular rice and canned tomatoes since that is what I had on hand and I thought it turned out fine.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"17452","romance_copy_dek":"Flavorful pork sausage, fresh zucchini and instant rice make this stovetop sensation a favorite. Everyone I have shared this recipe with tells me how delicious it is. —Connie Putnam, Clayton, North Carolina","enhanced_recipe_title":"Sausage Rice Skillet","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 pound bulk pork sausage","IngredientText":"1 pound bulk pork sausage"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 medium zucchini, halved and sliced","IngredientText":"2 medium zucchini, halved and sliced"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 small onion, chopped","IngredientText":"1 small onion, chopped"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 cup chopped green pepper","IngredientText":"1\/2 cup chopped green pepper"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 teaspoon dried oregano","IngredientText":"1 teaspoon dried oregano"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 teaspoon garlic salt or garlic powder","IngredientText":"1\/2 teaspoon garlic salt or garlic powder"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 can (11-1\/2 ounces) V8 juice","IngredientText":"1 can (11-1\/2 ounces) V8 juice"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2\/3 cup uncooked instant rice","IngredientText":"2\/3 cup uncooked instant rice"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Sausage-Rice-Skillet_EXPS_SDJJ18_17452_C02_09_3b.jpg","RecipeId":17452,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Sausage Rice Skillet Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"Sausage-Rice-Skillet_EXPS_SDJJ18_17452_C02_09_3b.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Connie","Lastname":"Putnam","City":"Clayton","StateDescription":"North Carolina","IsCommunityCook":false,"TimeCallout":"Prep\/Total Time: 30 min.","MinimumServingQuantity":4,"MaximumServingQuantity":4,"Yield":"4 servings.","DigitalTitle":"Sausage Rice Skillet","SubmittedTitle":"Sausage Rice Skillet","RecipeTypeId":1,"AverageRating":4.8,"WebPublishedDate":"1\/1\/2018 12:00:00 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"FB_SDJJ18_17452_C02_09_3b.jpg","PreparationTimeInMinutes":15,"CookTimeInMinutes":15,"TotalTimeInMinutes":30,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"PublishedProjectTitle":"Sausage Rice Skillet","OriginalSourceProject":"Sausage Rice Skillet","ContestPlacement":"","Trailer":"Health tip:<\/b> Decrease the sodium to 700 milligrams per serving by using reduced-sodium V8 juice and replacing half the sausage with plain ground pork. Sprinkle in extra oregano and garlic powder for a flavor boost.","Metadescription":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"Flavorful pork sausage, fresh zucchini and instant rice make this stovetop sensation a favorite. Everyone I have shared this recipe with tells me how delicious it is. —Connie Putnam, Clayton, North Carolina","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":null,"RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"In a large skillet, cook the sausage until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add the zucchini, onion, green pepper, oregano and garlic salt; cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in V8 juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-14 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" Return to a boil. Stir in rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5-7 minutes or until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.","SequenceNo":2}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Dinner Recipes","ID":94278},{"Name":"Sausage Dinner Recipes","ID":94810}],"Cuisine":[],"HealthyEating":[{"Name":"Healthy Eating","ID":0},{"Name":"Low Fat Dinner Recipes & Main Dishes","ID":105400},{"Name":"Low Fat Recipes","ID":105180}],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Onions","ID":102029},{"Name":"Pork Main Dishes","ID":100593},{"Name":"Pork Recipes","ID":100597},{"Name":"Quick Pork Recipes","ID":100689},{"Name":"Rice Dinner","ID":100633},{"Name":"Rice Recipes","ID":100637},{"Name":"Sweet Peppers","ID":102053}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[{"Name":"Publication","ID":0},{"Name":"Simple Dinner Recipes","ID":107421},{"Name":"Simple Quick Recipes","ID":107425},{"Name":"Simple Recipes","ID":107261},{"Name":"View All Simple Recipes","ID":107453}],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Easy","ID":304338},{"Name":"Quick","ID":304350},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"Appliances","ID":304032},{"Name":"Health & Wellness","ID":304988},{"Name":"Dairy-Free","ID":304993},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Meat & Poultry","ID":307307},{"Name":"Pork","ID":307383},{"Name":"Pork Sausages","ID":307404},{"Name":"Rice","ID":307579},{"Name":"Rice & Grains","ID":307559},{"Name":"White Rice","ID":307594},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Dinner","ID":304292},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":1,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1-1\/4 cups: 381 calories, 25g fat (8g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 1153mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein. ","NoOfRatings":5,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/Sausage-Rice-Skillet_EXPS_SDJJ18_17452_C02_09_3b.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/Sausage-Rice-Skillet_EXPS_SDJJ18_17452_C02_09_3b.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[{"TipType":"Health Tips","TipTitle":"","TipText":"Health tip:<\/b> Decrease the sodium to 700 milligrams per serving by using reduced-sodium V8 juice and replacing half the sausage with plain ground pork. Sprinkle in extra oregano and garlic powder for a flavor boost."}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Sausage Rice Skillet"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n