Italian Fried Rice

What you’ll need:

2 links of al fresco Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage

1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced

1/2 of a medium zucchini, diced

1/4 cup onion, diced

2-4 tablespoons of olive oil

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1/2 cup red wine (or chicken stock)

Salt and pepper to taste

2-3 cups of cooked, cooled rice

2 tablespoons of chopped Italian parsley

1/2 cup of mini fresh mozzarella balls

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

• Over medium high heat, heat a skillet. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the chopped al fresco chicken sausage. Cook about 2-3 minutes to crisp up.
• Add the pepper, zucchini, and onion. Cook another 2-3 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
• Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds to a minute or until fragrant.
• Deglaze with the red wine (or chicken stock), cooking 3 minutes until cooked down a bit. Lower the heat if necessary.
• Add in the rice. Toss until full incorporated and heated through. Remove from heat and stir in the parsley and parmesan. Taste and season.
• Before serving, stir in the mini mozzarella balls.