Description
Hearty Black Beans and Rice with Sausage is a delicious one-pot meal that combines smoky sausage, tender black beans, and fluffy rice for a satisfying dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this recipe features easy-to-find pantry staples, making it both budget-friendly and naturally gluten-free. In just under 40 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious meal that’s rich in protein and fiber. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices to suit your taste, and enjoy the comforting flavors that come together effortlessly in a single pot.
Ingredients
- 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)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil and sliced smoked sausage. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage from the pot.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion and bell pepper for about 4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well before adding uncooked rice.
- Return the browned sausage to the pot and pour in chicken broth along with drained black beans. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is cooked through. Fluff with a fork before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, customize your dish by incorporating vegetables like corn or zucchini. To increase spiciness, consider adding diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper during cooking.