One-Pot Black Beans and Rice with Sausage Recipe
This hearty One-Pot Black Beans and Rice with Sausage recipe is a smoky, satisfying dinner ready in just 30 minutes. Featuring thick slices of seared smoked sausage, aromatic sautéed vegetables, and tender long-grain white rice simmered together with black beans in flavorful chicken broth, this dish is a perfectly balanced comfort meal with a hint of spice and a fresh scallion garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Southern
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage
- 12 oz Smoked Sausage, thick diagonal slices
Grains & Legumes
- 1.5 cups Long-Grain White Rice, rinsed
- 1 can Black Beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
Vegetables
- 1 large Green Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 medium Yellow Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 stalks Green Scallions, freshly chopped
Liquids & Seasonings
- 2.5 cups Chicken Broth, low sodium preferred
- 1/2 tsp Cracked Black Pepper, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Sear Sausage: Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thick diagonal slices of smoked sausage and sear them until they are caramelized with dark edges, which develops a smoky and rich flavor. Once browned, remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Veggies: In the same skillet, add the diced yellow onion and green bell pepper. Sauté until the onions become translucent and the peppers soften, about 4-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute to release its aroma without burning.
- Cook Rice: Stir the rinsed long-grain white rice into the skillet with the vegetables. Toast the rice by stirring frequently for about 2 minutes, allowing it to absorb the flavors and begin toasting lightly.
- Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth, then add the drained and rinsed black beans and cracked black pepper. Stir gently to combine all ingredients. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce heat to low. Let the mixture simmer quietly for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Finish: Once the rice is cooked through, fluff it gently with a fork. Stir the seared sausage slices back into the rice and beans, allowing the sausage to warm through.
- Garnish: Transfer the black beans and rice mixture to a serving dish. Generously sprinkle freshly chopped green scallions and additional cracked black pepper over the top for a fresh, vibrant finish before serving.
Notes
- Use low sodium chicken broth to control salt levels.
- Rinsing the rice removes excess starch and prevents it from becoming gummy.
- Searing the sausage adds depth and smoky flavor to the dish.
- Covering the skillet while simmering helps the rice cook evenly and absorb all the flavors.
- Feel free to substitute smoked sausage with a vegetarian sausage for a vegetarian version.
Keywords: black beans and rice, one-pot recipe, smoked sausage, quick dinner, stovetop meal, comforting dinner, 30-minute recipe
