Description
Hearty Black Beans and Rice with Sausage is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This one-pot wonder combines tender black beans and fluffy rice with the smoky richness of turkey or chicken sausage, creating a satisfying meal that’s both nourishing and flavorful. Infused with aromatic spices like cumin and smoked paprika, every bite delivers warmth and depth. Plus, it’s quick to prepare—ready in under 40 minutes! Serve it garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges for an added burst of brightness that elevates this dish from simple to spectacular. Gather around the table with loved ones and enjoy a bowlful of love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces smoked turkey or chicken sausage (sliced into rounds)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- 1 lime (cut into wedges, for serving)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once shimmering, sauté diced onions and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and chili powder; cook for 1-2 minutes to bloom the spices.
- Add uncooked rice and drained black beans; stir to combine.
- Pour in chicken broth, season with salt and pepper, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover pot with a lid, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
- After 20 minutes, let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg