Description
A warm and comforting dish of black beans and rice perfectly combined with savory sausage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black beans, cooked
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 1 pound sausage (smoked or chorizo)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and sauté until softened.
- Add the sausage and cook until browned, letting those savory juices fill your kitchen.
- Stir in the rice, cooked black beans, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, mixing everything together like a comforting hug.
- Pour in the chicken broth or water and bring to a boil, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork, and serve warm in your favorite bowl—don’t forget to enjoy that first glorious bite!
Notes
Feel free to customize with lime, avocado, jalapeños, or sweet corn to elevate your dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg