Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sausage Rice
A delightful one-pan dish featuring smoked sausage, colorful veggies, and zesty BBQ sauce, perfect for busy evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 cup long-grain rice (uncooked)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- Garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the smoked sausage in a large skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until crispy.
- Add the diced onion and bell peppers; sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, coating the veggies in spices.
- Add uncooked rice, black beans, and corn; stir to combine everything evenly.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and BBQ sauce; mix thoroughly.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, allowing flavors to meld.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Remove from heat; let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Notes
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs like cilantro or green onions. Pairs well with a crisp salad or cornbread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg