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Hearty black beans rice dinner

Black Beans and Rice with Sausage: Ultimate 35-Minute One-Pot Dinner.

  • Author: RyderJameson
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Black Beans and Rice with Sausage is a comforting, one-pot weeknight dinner that delivers smoky sausage, tender rice, and hearty black beans in under 40 minutes. This gluten-free, budget-friendly dish comes together in a single pot for easy cleanup, with bold spice notes from paprika, cumin, and chili powder. Naturally gluten free and crowd-pleasing, it serves 6, scales for meal prep, and makes great leftovers. Finish with cilantro or green onions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb smoked beef or turkey sausage, sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Salt, to taste
  • Optional: chopped cilantro or green onions

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Cook sausage 4–5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté onion and bell pepper 3–4 minutes.
  4. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  5. Add rice, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; stir to coat.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15–18 minutes until rice is tender.
  8. Stir in black beans and cooked sausage; heat 3–5 minutes until warmed through.
  9. Fluff with a fork, garnish if desired, and serve.

Notes

  • Naturally gluten-free with gluten-free sausage; check labels.
  • Brown sausage well for a deeper smoky flavor.
  • Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To lighten, use turkey sausage and reduced-sodium broth.
  • Garnish with cilantro or green onions for freshness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: One-Pot Meals
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 48 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg

Keywords: Black Beans and Rice with Sausage, one-pot dinner, weeknight meal, gluten-free, smoky sausage, rice and beans, budget-friendly

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