Description
A hearty and comforting dish of black beans and rice with savory sausage, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black beans (canned or cooked)
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 1 pound sausage (such as kielbasa or andouille)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper over medium heat until softened and fragrant.
- Add the sausage to the pot, cooking until browned.
- Stir in the cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the black beans, rice, and broth to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
This dish can be made in advance and tastes even better the next day. Leftovers can be stored for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 865mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg