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Rice with Black Beans and Sausage

A comforting dish of filling grains, tender beans, and spicy sausage.
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Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Makes: 8 Cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
8 ounces low-fat polish kielbasa sausage, cut into small pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups water

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat oil over medium-high heat (350 degrees F in an electric skillet); cook sausage and onion until onion is clear.
  3. Add remaining ingredients.
  4. Bring to boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low. Cover the skillet and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Add mushrooms or green bell peppers for variety.
  • If you like spicy food, add some cayenne pepper or chili powder.
  • Try brown rice and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Cook your own dry beans. One can (15 ounces) is about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups drained beans.
  • Try adding cilantro on top for more flavor.

Comments

Very good and easy to make. I like to sprinkle soy sauce over top.

READ BEFORE MAKING!!

Very good, but I did make some changes after reading the comments. I used Turkey kielbasa sausage, used 1 cup water & 1 cup chicken broth. Added 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and a dash of cayenne pepper.  My son and husband loved it so much that they ate the entire skillet! I didn't get to eat any of it!

I looked up authentic Brazilian Black Bean recipes and noticed most of them had tomatoes in them, so we added a can of diced tomatoes. I also added a bit more cumin, a bay leaf, some smoked paprika, and some hot sauce. It was delicious! I agree that the original recipe needs more seasoning.

Quick & easy!  This recipe is always a crowd pleaser.  Personally, I think it could use a little more seasonings and/or spice...

This is a super tasty one-pan dinner.  I like the texture better with brown rice.  Great for lunch the next day too!

My husband and I really enjoy this recipe! I add cayenne pepper to give it some heat and extra cumin. I have made this twice now, once with white rice and once with brown.  We strongly preferred the brown rice version and were pleased because it's healthier that way!

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