Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 8 ounces low-fat polish kielbasa sausage, cut into small pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups water
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Heat oil over medium-high heat (350 degrees F in an electric skillet); cook sausage and onion until onion is clear.
- Add remaining ingredients.
- Bring to boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low. Cover the skillet and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes
- Add mushrooms or green bell peppers for variety.
- If you like spicy food, add some cayenne pepper or chili powder.
- Try brown rice and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes.
- Cook your own dry beans. One can (15 ounces) is about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups drained beans.
- Try adding cilantro on top for more flavor.
Photo and Recipe Source: https://www.foodhero.org/recipes/rice-black-beans-and-sausage
