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