Sausage Zucchini and Brown Rice Skillet – Bryant's Meats

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
• 2 cups halved and sliced zucchini
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 oz. smoked turkey sausage, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups instant brown rice (such as Minute brown rice)
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese (optional)