Description
Black Beans and Rice with Sausage is a hearty one-pot meal that combines savory sausage, tender black beans, and fluffy rice, all simmered to perfection. This dish bursts with rich flavors and vibrant colors, making it ideal for family dinners or cozy nights in. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, every delicious bite will warm your heart and satisfy your hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 lb sausage (chorizo or kielbasa), sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), diced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and diced bell pepper; cook until softened.
- Add sliced sausage to the pot and brown for about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in cumin and paprika; stir to combine.
- Fold in black beans and rice, mixing well.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is fluffy.
- Fluff with a fork before serving; garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian version, substitute sausage with plant-based options or add more vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days; reheat on the stove or microwave.