Description
Black Beans, Sausage & Rice Skillet is a hearty one-pan meal packed with smoky sausage, tender rice, creamy black beans, and colorful vegetables. Bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, it’s the perfect easy dinner for busy weeknights or meal prep. This quick, comforting dish delivers satisfying results with minimal effort nutritious, filling, and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 13 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (1 can)
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, cook onion and bell pepper until softened. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Season: Stir in paprika, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Add rice and liquids: Stir in the rice, toasting lightly for 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and return sausage to the pan. Stir to combine.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 18–20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Add beans: Stir in the black beans and heat through.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and garnish with parsley or green onions before serving.
Notes
- Substitute brown rice for white rice; increase cooking time to 40–45 minutes and add ½ cup more broth.
- For a vegetarian version, use plant-based sausage and vegetable broth.
- Add vegetables like corn, spinach, or zucchini for more color and nutrients.
- Reheat leftovers with a splash of broth to keep rice moist.
- Great for meal prep keeps well in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Dinner
- Method: Skillet / One-Pan
- Cuisine: American / Southern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: ~410
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: ~890 mg
- Fat: ~20 g
- Saturated Fat: ~7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~38 g
- Fiber: ~5 g
- Protein: ~20 g
- Cholesterol: ~50 mg