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One-Pot Hearty Black Beans and Rice with Sausage

A wooden spoon lifts a generous serving of flavorful black beans and rice mixed with sausage pieces from a skillet.
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Create a satisfying, budget-friendly weeknight dinner with this simple one-pot black beans and rice recipe featuring smoky sausage. This dish requires minimal cleanup and delivers comforting flavor.

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
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegan option)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: Fresh cilantro, lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving any 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, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the rinsed black beans, uncooked rice, chicken broth, and water to the pot. 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 18 to 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender and fluffy. Do not lift the lid during this time.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  7. Gently fluff the rice mixture with a fork. Stir the cooked sausage back into the rice and beans. Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
  8. Serve hot, topped with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice if desired.

Notes

  • To make this a vegan black beans and rice recipe, omit the sausage and use vegetable broth. You can add 1/2 cup of diced mushrooms or plant-based sausage substitute when sautéing the vegetables for added texture.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal prep; store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • For a Cuban black beans and rice flavor, increase the oregano slightly and add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

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