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Hearty One-Pot Black Beans and Rice with Sausage

A close-up of a white bowl filled with white rice, black beans and rice, topped with slices of smoked sausage.
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This recipe brings you a hearty, flavorful black beans and rice dish cooked entirely in one pot. It is simple to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh lime wedges and cilantro for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
  2. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, if using. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Return the cooked sausage to the pot. Add the rinsed black beans, diced tomatoes (with their liquid), chicken broth, uncooked rice, and water. Stir everything together well.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Do not lift the lid during this time.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  7. Fluff the rice mixture gently with a fork. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Serve hot with fresh lime wedges and chopped cilantro.

Notes

  • For a vegan option, substitute the sausage with 1 cup of sliced mushrooms or an extra can of black beans, and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • This dish reheats well, making it excellent for meal prep lunches.
  • If you prefer a Cuban Style Black Beans and Rice, add a splash of apple cider vinegar or lime juice at the end for brightness.

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