Description
A hearty and comforting dish made with black beans, rice, and savory sausage, packed with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup rice
- 1 lb sausage (smoked or fresh)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add the sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the black beans, rice, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
- Fluff with a fork and garnish with cilantro if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
For added flavor, use low-sodium broth and cook the sausage thoroughly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg