Hearty Black Beans and Rice with Sausage: A Comforting Delight
Hearty Black Beans and Rice with Sausage is a one-pot meal full of smoky flavor and simple ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- large skillet
- Dutch oven
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces smoked sausage sliced into rounds
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 medium bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Recipe Steps
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in cumin, paprika, oregano, and chili powder. Add rice and toast it for 1–2 minutes to enhance its nutty flavor.
- Add black beans, broth, and the cooked sausage back into the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked.
- Remove from heat. Let it rest for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Notes
This dish is naturally gluten-free and can be easily customized with different proteins or spices.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
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