Description
One Pot Smoked Sausage Rice is a comforting, one-pot dish that brings the flavors of the South right to your kitchen. With tender long grain rice, smoky sausage, and colorful veggies, this easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. In just one pot, you can create a hearty meal that’s both satisfying and packed with flavor. Ideal for customizing based on your preferences, this dish promises to delight everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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- 14 oz smoked sausage (e.g., kielbasa), diced
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, green, yellow), chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for heat)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced smoked sausage and sauté until browned.
- Stir in chopped onion and bell peppers; cook until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Mix in long grain rice, stirring to coat it well with the sausage mixture.
- Pour in chicken broth and add smoked paprika and cayenne pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Cover the pot with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is fluffy.
- Fluff with a fork before serving and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg