Brazilian Black Beans and Sausage
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Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Servings:
8 cups
Quick Tips
If you like spicy food, add some cayenne pepper or chili powder.
Need a change of pace? Add mushrooms or green bell peppers for variety. Try brown rice and simmer for 10 more minutes.
Cook your own dry beans. One can (15 ounces) is about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups drained beans.
Brazilian Black Beans and Sausage
Leer en EspañolIngredients:
- 2 teaspoons 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:
1. Heat oil over medium-high heat (350 degrees in an electric skillet); sauté sausage and onion until onion is clear.
2. Add remaining ingredients.
3. Bring to boil over high heat, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Quick Tips
If you like spicy food, add some cayenne pepper or chili powder.
Need a change of pace? Add mushrooms or green bell peppers for variety. Try brown rice and simmer for 10 more minutes.
Cook your own dry beans. One can (15 ounces) is about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups drained beans.
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Servings:
8 cups
