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15-Minute Mexican Sausage, Black Beans, and Rice Skillet
This Mexican Sausage, Black Beans, and Rice Skillet is a quick and hearty one-pan meal combining sautéed turkey kielbasa with black beans, corn, and cooked rice. The dish features warm cumin and a hint of cayenne for spice, balanced by fresh cilantro and green onions. The different textures of tender sausage, creamy beans, and crisp vegetables come together in a flavorful skillet that can be served right away for a convenient dinner option.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
516 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced small, large sweet Vidalia
- 1 red bell pepper diced small, large
- sausage I used turkey kielbasa, sliced into thin rounds, precooked
- 3 to 5 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
- 2 to 3 teaspoons cumin
- pinch cayenne pepper optional and to taste
- Spanish rice or your favorite type of cooked rice, precooked
- black beans drained and rinsed (I use no-salt added, canned
- ¾ cup corn I use frozen corn straight from the freezer
- ½ cup chicken broth low-sodium
- 2 to 3 green onions sliced into thin rounds
- 2 tablespoons cilantro minced; or to taste, fresh
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- To a large skillet, add the olive oil, onions, and cook over medium-high heat until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes; stir frequently.
- Add the red pepper, sausage, garlic, cumin, optional cayenne, and stir to combine. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes; stir occasionally.
- Add the rice, beans, corn, broth, and stir to combine. Cook for about 3 minutes or until everything is warmed though; stir occasionally.
- Add the green onions, cilantro, salt, pepper, stir to combine, check for seasoning balance and if desired add more salt, pepper, cumin, etc.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Use pre-cooked rice to speed up preparation; Spanish rice adds more flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days and reheated gently.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred heat level or omit if desired.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
516kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
18g
(106%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
1176mg
(49%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 516
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 516kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 1176mg | 49% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.