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Flavorful Jailhouse Rice

Flavorful Jailhouse Rice: Your New Favorite One-Pot Delight

Flavorful Jailhouse Rice is a budget-friendly one-pot meal that offers vibrant flavors and cozy comfort in just 45 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Main Dish
  • 12 ounces sliced smoked sausage or substitute with chorizo or andouille
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 onion yellow or red
  • 1 green bell pepper or substitute with yellow or orange
  • 1 red bell pepper omit or use more green peppers
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (canned) or substitute with fresh tomatoes
  • 1 cup tomato sauce can substitute with additional canned tomatoes
  • 1 can kidney beans rinsed
  • 1 can pinto beans rinsed
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice or substitute with brown rice or quinoa
  • 2 cups chicken broth or substitute with vegetable broth
For Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika can skip if unavailable
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to preference
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano can substitute with Italian seasoning
  • black pepper to taste
  • salt to taste
Optional Enhancements
  • hot sauce optional for added spice
  • chopped green onions optional for garnish

Equipment

  • large heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add sliced smoked sausage and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. In the same pot, add diced onion, chopped green bell pepper, and chopped red bell pepper. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  3. Incorporate minced garlic into the cooked vegetables, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in canned diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, stirring thoroughly. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Stir in rinsed kidney beans and pinto beans, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add long-grain white rice to the pot and stir gently for 1 minute.
  7. Pour in chicken broth, ensuring all ingredients are submerged. Stir briefly and bring to a gentle boil.
  8. Season with chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix to infuse flavors.
  9. Return the sausage to the pot, combining it with the rice and vegetables. Simmer on low.
  10. Cover and let simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
  11. Check doneness; if needed, cover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  12. Let the pot sit covered for 5-10 minutes after cooking.
  13. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.
  14. Optionally, drizzle with hot sauce and garnish with chopped green onions.
  15. This dish pairs well with cornbread, coleslaw, or a light green salad.
  16. Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Feel free to switch out the sausage for other proteins or add more vegetables for a vegetarian version.

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