Description
Hearty Black Beans and Rice with Sausage is a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings comfort to busy weeknight dinners. This one-pot meal features tender black beans, fluffy rice, and smoky sausage, all infused with a harmonious blend of spices. Ready in under 40 minutes, it easily adapts to suit your family’s preferences, making it a perfect choice for meal prep or a hearty family feast. With the added benefits of being gluten-free and budget-friendly, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your dinner rotation.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces smoked chicken or turkey 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 diced onion and bell pepper; sauté for about 5 minutes until soft. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add sliced sausage to the pot and cook for about 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add uncooked rice and drained black beans to the pot. Pour in chicken broth and stir well. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is cooked through.
- Fluff with a fork before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg