Smoked Sausage and Rice - easy one pot dinner!

Smoked Sausage and Rice - easy one pot dinner!

4 servings
Recipe video above. The smoked sausage is the trick here to get great flavour into this quick one pot dinner. Tastes like Jambalaya, minus the cajun flavours, and much faster to make. Everybody loves this!I used kransky sausages but you can use any smoked sausages you want, including chorizo. You can even use raw sausages - see Note 1! Also feel free to use other vegetables - anything that can hold up to 20 minutes on the stove.

Ingredients

  • extra virgin olive oil
    3 tbsp
  • garlic cloves

    , finely minced

    5
  • onions

    chopped), (medium

    2
  • yellow capsicum

    , cut into 1.5cm / 1" squares

    1
  • red capsicum

    , cut into 1.5cm / 1" squares

    1
  • 14oz kransky or other smoked sausages

    ~3

    400 g
  • salt
    ¾ tsp
  • pepper
    ½ tsp
  • smoked paprika)

    (sub normal paprika

    ¾ tsp
  • long grain white rice)

    , uncooked (note 2 other rices

    1 ½ c
  • chicken stock/broth)

    , low sodium (or veg stock

    2 ½ c
  • frozen peas

    , thawed

    2 c
  • parsley)

    , chopped (optional

    2 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Cook onion and garlic: Add remaining 1 tbsp oil. Add garlic and onion, cook for 2 minutes. Add capsicum and cook for 2 minutes until onion is translucent.

  3. 3

    Add rice and liquid: Add rice, chicken stock, paprika, salt, pepper and the sausage. Stir, bring to boil, then reduce heat to low so it's simmering very gently.

  4. 4

    Cover and cook: Cover with lid, cook 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add peas and rest: Remove pot from stove. Working quickly, remove lid, add peas, then quickly put the lid back on. Rest 10 minutes - the residual heat with cook the peas.

  6. 6

    Fluff and serve: Add parsley. Use a fork to fluff the rice. Serve immediately!

Smoked Sausage and Rice - easy one pot dinner!

Smoked Sausage and Rice - easy one pot dinner!

40 min4 servings597 cal

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About this Recipe

Looking for an incredibly flavorful, fuss-free dinner that comes together in a single pot? This easy Smoked Sausage and Rice recipe delivers on all fronts, bringing a hearty meal to your table with minimal cleanup.

Why This Recipe Works

The secret to this satisfying meal lies in the smoked sausage, which infuses every grain of rice and vegetable with deep, savory flavor, echoing the richness of dishes like jambalaya without the extensive prep. It's truly a one-pot wonder, designed to streamline your cooking process while maximizing taste, making it an instant family favorite.

What to Expect

Prepare for a comforting dish where tender long-grain rice is perfectly cooked alongside vibrant bell peppers, sweet onions, and an abundance of juicy smoked sausage. Each bite offers a delightful combination of textures, from the subtle bite of the rice to the savory sausage and crisp-tender vegetables, all seasoned with aromatic garlic, a hint of pepper, and the warm, earthy notes of smoked paprika. This hearty and flavorful dinner is loved by everyone, making it a perfect weeknight solution.

Customization & Variations

You have plenty of flexibility with this versatile dish. While Kransky sausages are fantastic, feel free to use any smoked sausages you love, including flavorful chorizo. You can even use raw sausages, though specific adjustments would be needed. Don't hesitate to swap out the bell peppers for other robust vegetables that can hold up to stovetop cooking, such as zucchini or carrots. For a different twist, you can easily use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.

Serving & Context

This Smoked Sausage and Rice is an ideal family dinner, perfect for those evenings when you crave something substantial and comforting without the fuss. Serve it as a complete meal, perhaps with a simple green salad on the side to brighten the plate.

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