A great one-pot meal while camping, this smoked sausage and black bean rice both look and taste amazing. A great combination of protein, veggies, and carbs, you’ll find this easy meal very satisfying. It is also packed with flavor and easy to make.
There is a wide range of smoked sausages available from homemade to vacuum-packed commercial packets. You can even use dried smoked sausages that don’t require refrigeration, making them ideal as a robust ingredient while outdoors.
It is so easy to prepare and the range of ingredients has so much flavor, this is a satisfying dish to create after a hard day camping or enjoying the outdoors. It is also balanced with protein (meat and beans), vegetables, and rice making it a healthy choice.
Smoked Sausage and Black Bean Rice Recipe
Ingredients
Boiled Rice
- 4 cups chicken stock or broth
- 1 tablespoon herb seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups rice
Smoked Sausage and Black Bean Rice
- 2 smoked sausages
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onions
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 can black beans drained
Equipment
- pot
- strainer
Directions
Boiled Rice
- Bring the chicken stock and herb seasoning to a boil.
- Add the rice and simmer for 10 minutes or until cooked through.
- Drain the rice in a sieve and put it aside until needed.
Smoked Sausage and Black Bean Rice
- Slice the smoked sausages into thin rounds then add to the pot over moderate heat. Cook to brown and release the oils, if there are no oils in the sausage add a knob of butter or dash of oil.
- Add the onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic to the sausage and cook until the onions are transparent.
- Stir in the cooked rice and drained black beans, then cook until heated through, but not sticking or browning. Taste and adjust the flavors with salt, pepper, and/or herb seasoning. Serve hot.
Nutritional Information
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