Description
This One-Pan Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sausage Rice is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines smoked sausage, bell peppers, and rice in a delicious barbecue-infused sauce. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 14 oz smoked sausage or kielbasa (sliced into rounds)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional:
- ½ cup frozen peas
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat Skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion and bell pepper, sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Cook Rice: Add the rice, chicken broth, BBQ sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Finish: Add peas (if using) during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Remove from heat, let rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Try different BBQ sauce flavors for varied taste profiles.
- This dish can be made with brown rice, adjusting liquid and cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
