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Mexican Rice Skillet

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian optional

Description

A vibrant and easy one-skillet dish featuring fluffy rice, hearty black beans, savory sausage, and colorful bell peppers, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (or brown rice)
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 pound sausage (chicken, pork, or beef)
  • 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 diced bell pepper
  • 1 diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the onion and bell pepper until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Brown the sausage until well-cooked.
  4. Combine the rice and black beans, stirring to blend.
  5. Add the chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
  6. Simmer for about 15 minutes until the rice absorbs the liquid and becomes fluffy.
  7. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot!

Notes

For a vegetarian option, substitute sausage with plant-based protein and use vegetable broth. You can also customize with additional vegetables or spices.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg