Description
A flavorful and hearty dish, Easy Beans and Rice with Sausage is a satisfying one-pot meal that combines savory sausage, aromatic vegetables, and spices with tender beans and rice.
Ingredients
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For the Beans and Rice:
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable or canola oil or bacon drippings
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 2 Andouille sausages, sliced or 1/2 pound Mexican chorizo, crumbled
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 1/4 cups stock, broth, or water
- 1 1/2 – 2 cups cooked pinto beans, drained
- 1/2 cup roasted, chopped red or green chile pepper
- 1 Tbsp. red chile paste or red chile sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1/4 tsp. salt, or to taste
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large braiser or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally for 4 minutes.
- Add sausage and garlic: Add the sausage and garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes for Andouille, 4 minutes for chorizo, or until cooked.
- Add remaining ingredients: Add the chile peppers, beans, liquid, oregano, and chile paste. Bring to a boil.
- Add rice: Stir in the rice just enough to mix it with the other ingredients.
- Cook: Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. If the rice isn’t quite done, add 1/4 cup hot water, cover, and cook another 2 minutes. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Stir in the cilantro or parsley and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with garlic bread or a side salad.
Notes
- If using non-roasted pepper, add with the onion and celery.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Beans and Rice, Sausage Recipe, One-Pot Meal, Easy Dinner
