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Rustic cast iron skillet filled with fluffy white rice, black beans, seared sausage rounds, and diced red peppers. (One-Pot Black Beans and Rice)
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One-Pot Black Beans and Rice with Smoky Seared Sausage

This One-Pot Black Beans and Rice features fluffy long-grain rice, tender black beans, and perfectly seared smoked sausage. A vibrant, protein-packed meal made in a single cast iron skillet for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 12 oz Smoked Sausage Sliced into thick rounds
  • 1.5 cups Long-Grain White Rice Rinsed until water runs clear
  • 1 can Black Beans 15oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper Diced into small cubes
  • 3 cups Chicken Broth 720ml, low sodium preferred
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Neutral Oil For searing
  • 3 stalks Green Onions Thinly sliced for garnish
  • 1 tsp Dried Herb Flakes Parsley or Oregano

Equipment

  • 1 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet Essential for even browning and heat retention.
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer For rinsing rice to ensure fluffiness.

Method
 

Searing and Sautéing
  1. Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage slices and cook until deep brown caramelization forms on both sides. Remove sausage and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet with rendered fat, sauté onions and red bell peppers for 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Cooking the Rice
  1. Add rinsed rice to the skillet. Stir for 2-3 minutes to toast the grains until they look slightly translucent at the edges.
  2. Stir in broth and black beans. Return sausage to the pan. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 17-18 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and garnish heavily with green onions and dried herbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalProtein: 18gFat: 22gFiber: 7g

Notes

Always rinse your rice to prevent stickiness.
Use a tight-fitting lid to ensure even steaming.
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