Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cooking Steps
- 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.
- 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.
- Incorporate minced garlic into the cooked vegetables, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in canned diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, stirring thoroughly. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in rinsed kidney beans and pinto beans, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add long-grain white rice to the pot and stir gently for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, ensuring all ingredients are submerged. Stir briefly and bring to a gentle boil.
- Season with chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix to infuse flavors.
- Return the sausage to the pot, combining it with the rice and vegetables. Simmer on low.
- Cover and let simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
- Check doneness; if needed, cover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Let the pot sit covered for 5-10 minutes after cooking.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.
- Optionally, drizzle with hot sauce and garnish with chopped green onions.
- This dish pairs well with cornbread, coleslaw, or a light green salad.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Notes
Feel free to switch out the sausage for other proteins or add more vegetables for a vegetarian version.
