A hearty one-pot dish made with smoky sausage, black beans, and fluffy rice, simmered with spices and aromatics. Perfect for a quick, flavorful dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
-
1 tbsp olive oil
-
12–14 oz smoked sausage, sliced
-
1 onion, diced
-
1 bell pepper, diced
-
2–3 garlic cloves, minced
-
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
-
1 tsp cumin
-
1 tsp paprika
-
½ tsp oregano
-
¼ tsp thyme
-
Salt and pepper, to taste
-
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed
-
2 cups chicken broth or water
-
1 bay leaf (optional)
-
Cilantro, green onions, lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
-
In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
-
In the same pot, sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic for 4–5 minutes.
-
Stir in rice and spices. Toast for 1–2 minutes.
-
Add beans, broth, sausage, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
-
Cover and simmer on low 18–20 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
-
Remove from heat. Let sit 5 minutes, then fluff and garnish.