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Cozy Beans and Rice with Sausage

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A quick and hearty dinner featuring smoky sausage, beans, and fluffy rice, perfect for cozy family meals or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille), sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed (or pinto beans)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Slice 1 pound of smoked sausage into 1/2-inch pieces. Finely chop 1 small onion and mince 2 cloves of garlic.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage slices and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and slightly crispy. Remove sausage and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds without burning.
  4. Rinse 1 cup of long-grain white rice under cold water until clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice, 1 cup chicken broth, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
  5. Return browned sausage to the skillet with onions and garlic. Stir in black beans, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through and flavors meld.
  6. Gently fold cooked rice into the sausage and bean mixture. Stir carefully to combine without mashing beans. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro and serve warm.

Notes

Keep heat medium when browning sausage to avoid burning. Rinse rice to remove excess starch for fluffier texture. Let rice rest covered after cooking to finish steaming. If rice is dry, add a splash more broth next time. Cook sausage in batches if pan is crowded to get a good sear.

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