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Jailhouse Rice

Savor Every Bite of Easy Jailhouse Rice Tonight

Savor the flavors of Jailhouse Rice, a budget-friendly one-pot dish combining rice, sausage, and peppers for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice adjust cooking technique if using brown rice or quinoa
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth swap for vegetable broth for vegetarian version
For the Protein
  • 1 lb Smoked Sausage can use chicken sausage or omit for vegetarian
  • 1 can Kidney Beans can swap with black beans
  • 1 can Pinto Beans can replace with chickpeas
For the Vegetables
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 medium Onion either yellow or white
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper can use red or yellow for different flavor
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
  • 2 cloves Garlic use fresh for best impact
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes can use fresh tomatoes in season
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce homemade versions can be used
For Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder adjust to suit spice tolerance
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika can replace with regular paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper omit for a milder dish
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano Italian seasoning works as an alternative
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • to taste Salt
  • optional Hot Sauce for additional spice
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions optional

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add diced smoked sausage and cook for about 5–7 minutes until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
  2. Add another tablespoon of olive oil, then chopped onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until aromatic. Stir constantly to avoid burning.
  4. Mix in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir well and let cook for 2–3 minutes.
  5. Gently fold in rinsed kidney and pinto beans. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to warm through.
  6. Add uncooked long-grain rice, stirring to distribute. Cook for about 1 minute to toast the rice.
  7. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a rolling boil.
  8. Mix in chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, black pepper, and salt. Stir to combine.
  9. Add browned sausage back into the pot. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20–25 minutes.
  10. Check that the rice is tender and there’s no excess liquid. Keep covered and let rest for another 5–10 minutes.
  11. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
  12. Provide hot sauce on the side for an extra kick.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, avoid burning garlic by adding it after the vegetables have softened. Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium.

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