One Pot Smoked Sausage and Rice
A comforting one-pot dish featuring smoked sausage, colorful vegetables, and fluffy rice, all simmered together for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Smoked sausage Choose your favorite type
- 1 cup Rice (long-grain or jasmine)
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 1 medium Bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Chicken broth Can substitute with vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil For sautéing
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Optional Ingredients
- 1 cup Peas or carrots For added nutrition and color
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper, stirring until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Toss in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Introduce sliced smoked sausage, cooking until browned and slightly caramelized.
- Pour in the rice and stir to coat it with the mixture.
- Carefully pour in chicken broth and add paprika, salt, and pepper, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat, cover, and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed.
- In the last 5 minutes, stir in optional peas or carrots if desired.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, use fresh vegetables and high-quality sausage. Adjust seasonings to taste.