Description
A delicious and easy one-pot recipe that combines the flavors of spicy sausage, savory black beans, and fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of beef sausage, sliced
- 1 cup of uncooked white rice
- 2 cups of water
- 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the uncooked rice to the pot and stir to combine with the sausage and onion mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the water, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Stir in the black beans and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
Notes
You can customize this recipe by adding diced bell peppers or chopped tomatoes, using different types of sausage, or adding a sprinkle of chopped fresh cilantro or scallions on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420 per serving
- Sugar: 2g per serving
- Sodium: 400mg per serving
- Fat: 20g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 60g per serving
- Fiber: 5g per serving
- Protein: 25g per serving