Description
A comforting dish that marries creamy black beans and hearty sausage with fluffy rice, bringing families together around the table.
Ingredients
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- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup rice
- 1 lb sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in the rice, black beans, and broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork and serve garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, use a flavorful broth for cooking the rice. Adjust salt and pepper towards the end of cooking for balanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: black beans, rice, sausage, comfort food, family dinner, easy recipe