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Hearty Black Beans and Rice with Sausage

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Hearty Black Beans and Rice with Sausage is a comforting one-pot meal featuring smoky sausage, tender rice, and black beans. Seasoned with cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, this dish is filling, flavorful, and easy to prepare.

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

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage slices and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned and crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic for 4-5 minutes until softened and onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add uncooked rice to the skillet, stirring to combine with vegetables and spices. Cook for 1-2 minutes to lightly toast the rice. Stir in black beans and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Add more broth or water if rice is not fully tender.
  6. Stir in cooked sausage and heat for 2-3 minutes until everything is hot.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

For brown rice, increase cooking time and liquid by 10-15 minutes.

For a vegetarian version, omit sausage and use vegetable broth, adding more vegetables or tofu for protein.

Frozen bell peppers and onions can be used if fresh is unavailable.

Top with shredded cheese, like cheddar or Monterey Jack, for extra creaminess.

Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months. Reheat thoroughly before serving.

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