Hearty Black Beans and Rice with Sausage Recipe
A comforting and flavorful one-pot meal featuring hearty black beans, fragrant spices, and smoky sausage, all cooked together with long-grain white rice. This dish is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, combining protein, fiber, and delicious Southern-inspired flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth, low sodium preferred
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Using the same pot, add diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
- Add Spices and Rice: Stir in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and chili powder. Add the uncooked rice and toast it within the pot for 1 to 2 minutes to bring out its nuttiness and enhance the flavor.
- Combine and Simmer: Add the drained black beans, low sodium chicken broth, and the browned sausage back into the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 18 to 20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and liquid absorbed.
- Fluff and Finish: Remove the pot from heat and let it rest covered for 5 minutes. Then fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Notes
- Use a smoked sausage like Andouille or kielbasa for best flavor.
- Adjust chili powder according to your spice preference.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and use vegetable broth instead.
- Rinsing the beans reduces excess sodium if using canned beans.
- Letting the dish rest before fluffing allows the rice to finish cooking evenly.
Keywords: black beans and rice, sausage recipe, one pot meal, smoked sausage, easy dinner, comfort food, Southern recipe
