Black Beans and Rice with Sausage: 7 Amazing Comforting Meals
A hearty one-pot meal combining smoky sausage, tender black beans, and seasoned rice for a rich and filling dish.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons parsley
Instructions
- Heat oil and brown sausage.
- Remove sausage and sauté onion and pepper.
- Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Stir in rice and toast lightly.
- Add broth, beans, and spices.
- Return sausage and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 18–20 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf and fluff rice.
- Rest briefly before serving.
Notes
Use brown rice for a heartier option.
Add spice with red pepper flakes if desired.
Let the dish rest before serving for best texture.