Description
A comforting dish of rice and beans with kielbasa, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 lb kielbasa, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, sautéing until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sliced kielbasa; cook for another 2-3 minutes until the kielbasa starts to brown.
- Add the rice, drained black beans, chicken broth, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.
Notes
This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg