Sausage And Rice Jamba - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked brown rice
4 cups water
1 1/2 lbs hot Italian sausage
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 tomatoes, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper

Preparation

Bring water to a boil, add rice and a little salt, reduce to simmer and cover with a lid.
Simmer for 40 minutes.
Remove from heat and set aside.
This should make 4 to 6 cups of cooked rice.
Place sausage in a baking pan and cook at 350 degrees for 45- 60 minutes, turning once about half way through.
Cut into 1/4\" hunks.
In a non-stick frying pan, saute onions in olive oil over medium heat until they start to soften.
Add peppers and zucchini, and saute for about 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, garlic and seasoning, stirring often, until vegetables are saucy.
In a large bowl or dutch oven, combine sauce, rice and sausages.
Mix well.
Serve with a tossed or green salad.