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Mediterranean Skillet

Serves: 6

Author: Al Fresco Kitchen,

"Mix up your dinner routine with this flavorful recipe that combines sweet and savory into your new favorite quick dinner recipe."

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package al fresco Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage, fully cooked, cut into 1/2" slices

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1/3 cup scallions, fresh, chopped

3 dried apricots, finely chopped

2 cups Minute® Premium Rice

1/2 cup chicken broth, fat free, reduced sodium

1/4 teaspoon sage, ground

1 tablespoon parsley, fresh, chopped

1 cup yogurt, plain, nonfat Greek style

1/3 cup basil, fresh, chopped

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper, ground

1/4 cup almonds, roasted, slivered

2/3 cup grapes, red, seedless, quartered

Directions:

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