Description
A hearty and flavorful dish that combines protein-packed sausage with wholesome black beans and rice, perfect for weeknight dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 pound sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the sausage over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until soft.
- Stir in the rice, black beans, chicken broth, cumin, and smoked paprika.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro.
Notes
Rinse the beans to reduce sodium. Feel free to add herbs or spices to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg