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Black Beans and Kielbasa with Rice

Black Beans and Kielbasa with Rice prepared dish

This hearty dish combines savory kielbasa with protein-rich black beans and fluffy rice for a satisfying meal. The flavors meld beautifully, creating a comforting and nutritious option for any dinner table. Serve it warm for a delightful experience!

This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include white rice, bell pepper, salt, black pepper.
  • Follow all 5 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
  • 1 medium bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
  • 400 g black beans (cooked)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 300 g kielbasa (sliced)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion and bell pepper, sautéing until softened.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and sliced kielbasa, cooking until the kielbasa is browned.
  3. Add the cooked black beans, uncooked rice, chicken broth, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the pot, stirring to combine.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover, simmering for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Remove from heat, fluff the rice with a fork, and stir in the chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 54 g
  • Fiber: 10 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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