Black Beans And Rice With Sausage
Black Beans and Rice with Sausage is a hearty one-pot meal featuring smoky sausage, tender black beans, fluffy rice, and savory seasonings. It's an easy, budget-friendly dinner that's packed with bold flavor and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Equipment
- Large deep skillet, sauté pan, or Dutch oven with lid
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Can opener
- Fork for fluffing rice
Ingredients
For the Black Beans And Rice With Sausage
- 12 ounces smoked sausage andouille, or kielbasa, sliced into rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 celery stalk diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice rinsed and drained
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 can black beans 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces, drained
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro optional
Instructions
Step 1: Brown the sausage
- Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on both sides.
- Transfer the sausage to a plate and set it aside.
Step 2: Cook the vegetables
- In the same pan, add the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
Step 3: Toast the rice
- Add the rinsed and drained rice to the pan. Stir it with the vegetables for 1 to 2 minutes. This helps the rice pick up more flavor before it simmers.
Step 4: Add the liquid and seasonings
- Pour in the chicken broth and water. Add the drained diced tomatoes, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne if using.
- Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Step 5: Simmer the rice
- Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Try not to lift the lid too often while the rice cooks.
Step 6: Add beans and sausage
- Stir in the black beans and browned sausage. Cover again and cook on low for another 5 minutes, until everything is heated through.
Step 7: Finish and serve
- Turn off the heat and let the pan sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the lime juice.
- Taste and add more salt if needed. Sprinkle with parsley or cilantro before serving.