Description
A comforting one-pot meal of creamy black beans, fluffy rice, and smoky sausage that brings warmth and joy to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup rice
- 2 sausages, sliced (e.g., smoked sausage or chorizo)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until softened.
- Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add the rice and stir for a minute to toast.
- Pour in the broth and black beans, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve warm.
Notes
A squeeze of lime at the end brings brightness to the dish. Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg