Spicy Spanish Sausage Supper

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
• 2 cups water
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
• 1 (6.8 ounce) package Spanish-style rice mix
• 1/4 cup sliced stuffed green olives
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the green bell pepper, celery and onion in the oil for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender.

Add the sausage, water, tomatoes and green chiles, rice, olives and ground black pepper. Mix well and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.