Description
A delicious and easy black beans and rice dish with sausage, perfect for busy days and great for leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black beans, canned or cooked
- 1 cup rice, any kind
- 1 sausage link, sliced (andouille or preferred)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Optional toppings: cilantro, lime wedges, avocado
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned.
- Add onion and garlic, sautéing until softened.
- Stir in the spices (cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper).
- Add the black beans, rice, and broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot, topped with cilantro, lime wedges, or avocado if desired.
Notes
Brown the sausage well for better flavor. Adjust salt to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: black beans, rice, sausage, quick meal, one pot dish