Description
This hearty black beans and rice with sausage recipe is a flavorful and satisfying one-pot meal that combines the smokiness of sausage with the earthiness of black beans and spices. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 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
Garnish:
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, add diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add Spices and Rice: Stir in cumin, paprika, oregano, and chili powder. Add rice and toast it for 1–2 minutes to enhance its nutty flavor.
- Combine and Simmer: 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.
- Fluff and Finish: 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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: black beans and rice, sausage recipe, one-pot meal, easy dinner
