Description
This Smoked Sausage and Rice recipe is the perfect solution for a quick, easy, and satisfying dinner. Packed with savory smoked sausage, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy rice, this one-pot wonder is sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy a delicious and complete meal with minimal cleanup!
Ingredients
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- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 onions (medium), chopped (or 1 large)
- 1 yellow capsicum, cut into 1.5cm / 1″ squares
- 1 red capsicum, cut into 1.5cm / 1″ squares
- 400 g/ 14oz (~3) kransky or other smoked sausages, sliced 0.5cm thick / 1/4″ thick
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 3/4 tsp smoked paprika (sub normal paprika)
- 1 1/2 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock/broth, low sodium (or veg stock)
- 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Sausage: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large heavy based pot over medium high heat. Add sausages and cook until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Cook Onion and Garlic: Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pot. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, and cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Add the capsicum squares and cook for another 2 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Add Rice and Liquid: Add the uncooked rice, chicken stock, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and the cooked sausage back to the pot. Stir everything together to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low so it’s simmering very gently.
- Cover and Cook: Cover the pot tightly with a lid and cook for 20 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the liquid and become tender. Avoid lifting the lid during this time to ensure even cooking.
- Add Peas and Rest: Remove the pot from the stove. Quickly remove the lid, add the thawed frozen peas, and immediately replace the lid. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes. The residual heat will gently cook the peas.
- Fluff and Serve: Add the chopped parsley (if using). Use a fork to fluff the rice, separating the grains. Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful one-pot meal!
Notes
- Smoked sausages impart a rich flavor to the dish. Any type of smoked sausage will work well. You can also use raw sausage cut into small chunks, which will cook and flavor the dish similarly.
- Long grain rice is recommended for this one-pot cooking method as it’s the least sticky. Basmati rice and medium/short grain white rice also work, but the rice may be stickier. Jasmine rice requires slightly less water. Brown rice, paella/risotto rice, wild rice, and quinoa are not suitable for this recipe as written.
- No need to rinse the rice unless you’re concerned about cleanliness. If you do rinse, reduce the stock by 2 tbsp to account for the extra water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg