Lunch: Mediterranean Skillet

Recipe by al fresco all natural Chicken sausage sauteed with rice, apricots, almonds, and grapes is a quick Mediterranean-inspired meal.

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Basil

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Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package al fresco® fully cooked Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup scallions, chopped
3 dried apricots, finely chopped
2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1/2 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 cup plain non-fat Greek-style yogurt
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2/3 cup red European-variety seedless grapes, quartered

Instructions

In medium saute pan, add oil and saute scallions for 3 to 5 minutes. Add the sausage slices and apricots, saute for 5 minutes. Add rice, broth, simmer 1 minute, then add the sage, and parsley. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Add yogurt and basil, and heat thoroughly 1 to 2 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper. Fold in grapes. Place in large bowl or serving dish and top with almonds. Serve either warm or cold.

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