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Black Beans And Rice With Sausage

Black Beans and Rice with Sausage is a one-pot American main dish with smoky andouille, tender long-grain rice, and black beans simmered until the pot is thick and cohesive. Brown the sausage, sauté the vegetables, then simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed for fluffy rice and flavorful, hearty bites.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 780
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Andouille sausage mixture
  • 1 lb andouille sausage sliced
  • 2 can (15 oz) black beans drained
  • 1.5 cup long grain rice
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 3 celery diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 green onions for serving
  • 1 sour cream for serving
  • 1 lime for serving
  • 1 salt to taste
  • 1 pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Brown and sauté
  1. Brown the andouille sausage slices in a large pot, then remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté the onion, green bell pepper, and celery in the drippings for 5 minutes, until softened.
  3. Add the garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and cayenne, and cook for 2 minutes while fragrant.
Simmer the rice
  1. Add the chicken broth, water, long grain rice, black beans, and bay leaves, then bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and most liquid is absorbed.
Finish and serve
  1. Return the sausage to the pot and cook for 5 more minutes, stirring to combine.
  2. Remove the bay leaves.
  3. Serve with green onions, sour cream, and lime.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the pot covered during the 18–20 minute simmer so the rice cooks through and the liquid reduces evenly. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days; freeze up to 2 months. For a lighter option, use turkey andouille (or a plant-based sausage) while keeping the same seasonings.