BLACK BEANS AND RICE WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE

 BLACK BEANS AND RICE WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE

INGREDIENTS

·        2 cups uncooked rice, mix of brown and white (use rice measuring cup)

·        1 tablespoon olive oil

·        1 yellow onion, diced

·        1 smoked sausage, sliced in half moons

·        2 cloves minced garlic

·        1 tablespoon cumin

·        1/2 teaspoon oregano

·        2 cans Chili Beans with sauce

·        1 can Black Beans, rinsed and drained

·        1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies

·        salt and pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1.   Prepare rice in rice cooker.

2.   Heat the oil over medium heat in a large stove top skillet or cast iron pot.

3.   Add the onion and sausage and saute for 5 minutes, until tender and fragrant. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4.   Then stir in the cumin and oregano. Saute for an additional minute.

5.   Add the chili beans with sauce, drained black beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Stir to combine.

6.   Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir well. Simmer for 20 minutes on low, stirring periodically.

7.   Stir rice into bean and sausage mixture and serve or serve rice on the side and scoop black bean mixture on top in each bowl or plate.

 

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