Ingredients
Gathering your ingredients is the first step towards creating a delicious meal. Here’s what you’ll need for this recipe:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Feel free to substitute the smoked sausage with your choice of protein, such as chicken or turkey sausage, to suit your dietary preferences.
Instructions
Follow these steps to create a delightful and comforting meal:
- In a medium pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the rice, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and bell pepper, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle the cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper over the vegetables, stirring to coat. Cook for another minute to let the spices bloom.
- Add the black beans to the skillet, stirring to combine. Return the sausage to the skillet and cook until heated through.
- Gently fold in the cooked rice, ensuring everything is well mixed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International