Ingredients

• 1 cup instant brown rice, uncooked
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped zucchini
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook rice according to package directions.
2. Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook about 5 minutes, until brown and reaches 160°F. Remove sausage from skillet and place on a plate lined with paper towels.
3. Add the onion, celery, carrots, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 3-5 minutes. Add zucchini and basil, if using, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
4. Stir in cooked sausage and rice.
5. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container within 2 hours.

Nutrition Information

300 Calories│16g Fat (5g Saturated)│27g Carbohydrates│0g Added Sugar│13g Protein│220mg Sodium│3g Fiber