Hearty Black Beans and Rice with Sausage
Hearty Black Beans and Rice with Sausage is a comforting, flavorful dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. This one-pot meal features smoky sausage combined with nutritious black beans and rice, making it both satisfying and budget-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Latin
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces smoked sausage (sliced)
- 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 low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and brown.
- Stir in diced onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, cumin, paprika, oregano, and chili powder; cook until fragrant.
- Mix in uncooked rice, drained black beans, and chicken broth; combine well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Fluff with a fork before serving; garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg