Description
A comforting one-pot meal featuring smoky sausage, creamy black beans, and fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup rice (any variety)
- 1 pound sausage (smoked or your choice)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: cilantro, lime wedges, avocado
Instructions
- Start by browning the sausage in a large pot over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until softened and fragrant.
- Mix in the rice and black beans along with the broth, cumin, and paprika. Don’t forget to season with salt and pepper!
- Bring everything to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, and serve hot, garnished with cilantro, lime wedges, or avocado if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, use a mix of sausage types or substitute with a plant-based version. Try adding diced bell peppers or chili powder for a kick!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg