Nourishing Black Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage for One-Pot Meal
This nourishing one-pot meal combines black beans, rice, smoked sausage, onion, garlic, and bell pepper with cumin and smoked paprika. Everything simmers together in broth until the rice is tender, creating a hearty and flavorful meal with minimal cleanup.
Equipment
- large pot
- wooden spoon
- fork
Ingredients
- 1 cup black beans, cooked
- 1 cup rice
- 1 lb sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- olive oil — for sautéing
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the garlic and bell pepper, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the black beans, rice, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until mixed.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Fluff with a fork and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with a fresh salad, sliced avocado, or crusty bread. For a heartier soup-style variation, add more broth and vegetables.