Description
A comforting meal of black beans and rice, combined with savory sausage and aromatic spices, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 pound sausage (such as smoked sausage or chorizo), sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a bit of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned.
- Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the black beans, rice, chicken broth, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Combine everything well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork, and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
This dish reheats beautifully and is great for meal prep. Customize with your favorite sausage or make it vegetarian by swapping in plant-based options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg