Description
A hearty combination of black beans, rice, and sausage, perfect for a filling family dinner or a gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black beans (canned or cooked)
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 1 pound sausage (smoked or spicy)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and paprika; cook for 1 minute.
- Add sausage and break it up; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in black beans, rice, and broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Check rice for doneness; season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to add toppings like fresh cilantro, avocado, or lime juice to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: black beans, rice, sausage, comfort food, easy recipe