A hearty one-pot meal made with smoky sausage, tender black beans, and fluffy rice — perfect for a quick dinner, meal prep, or a cozy family meal.
12 oz smoked sausage (Andouille or kielbasa), sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp dried thyme or oregano
Salt & pepper to taste
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
Fresh cilantro or green onions, for garnish (optional)
In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat until crisp. Remove and set aside.
Add oil, then sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft (about 5 minutes).
Stir in cumin, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toast for 30 seconds.
Add uncooked rice and stir to coat. Pour in broth, bring to a simmer.
Cover and cook for 15–18 minutes, until rice is tender.
Stir in black beans and sausage. Simmer 5 more minutes.
Garnish and serve hot.