Description
A quick and comforting one-pot meal with smoky sausage, tender rice, and creamy black beans, ready in about 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained (15 oz)
- 1 cup white rice (long-grain)
- 1 lb sausage (chicken, pork, turkey, or smoked kielbasa)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil.
- Add the diced onion and chopped bell pepper. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Push the vegetables to the side and add the sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until nicely browned and cooked through (about 6–8 minutes).
- Stir in the rice and toast it with the sausage and aromatics for 1–2 minutes.
- Add the rinsed black beans, chicken broth, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir once to combine.
- Bring the pot to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 18–20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, adjust seasoning, and serve.
Notes
Add a squeeze of lime and chopped cilantro for a fresh touch. This dish can be made vegetarian by swapping the sausage for diced tempeh or smoked tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: black beans, rice, sausage, one-pot meal, quick dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food