Description
A creamy, nourishing dish that combines black beans, rice, and sausage for a warm and filling meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black beans, cooked
- 1 cup rice
- 1 sausage link, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the sliced sausage and cook until browned, releasing beautiful flavors.
- Add rice, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; mix well until everything is well coated.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil, allowing the ingredients to meld beautifully.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked black beans and heat through before serving.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. For a zesty finish, add fresh lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 30mg