Description
A comforting and hearty dish of black beans and rice enhanced with smoky sausage, bringing together a delightful interplay of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black beans (canned or cooked)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 pound smoked or spicy sausage (cut into slices)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of oil. Toss in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
- Cook the sausage: Add the sausage slices to the pot and allow them to brown beautifully.
- Combine the main ingredients: Stir in the rice, black beans, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, mixing everything well.
- Add the liquid: Pour in your chicken broth or water, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer to perfection: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Fluff and serve: Gently fluff the rice and beans with a fork, and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead option: Prepare a day in advance for deeper flavors. Can be made in an Instant Pot or slow cooker with adaptations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: black beans, rice, sausage, comfort food, easy recipe