Description
A hearty and delicious dish combining black beans, rice, and sausage, perfect for family dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup rice
- 1 pound sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, then add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the cumin and paprika, cooking for an additional minute to release the flavors.
- Add the rice, black beans, broth, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with cilantro, and serve.
Notes
For a spicier version, add some diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper while cooking. For a vegetarian option, replace the sausage with plant-based sausage or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: black beans, rice, sausage, gluten-free, healthy dinner, meal prep