Vegetarian Black Beans and Rice with Sausage Recipe

OK, I'm still experimenting as I've never had the type of meatless sausage (soy-free) I'm trying here, but I needed a bit of comforting after the cranberry meatballs. So, old standby Black Beans and Rice. Tasty all on its own, now with spicy chorizo-style sausage. Yum! This is just destined to be delicious. 





This would also make a great New Year's good luck dish for Saturday if you replace the black beans with black eyed peas.



Black Beans and Rice with Sausage

Ingredients

1 lb. (package of 4 links) Chorizo Sausage (I used Field Roast chipotle flavor sausage)





1 onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can or 2 C black beans, drained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
3 cups veggie stock 
1 1/2 cups brown rice



Optional toppings: 
dried cilantro, mozzarella cheese or queso fresco
This is so simple. Put all the ingredients (except sausage and toppings) in your rice cooker, press brown rice or cook button. Meanwhile, brown the sausage links in a pan and slice. Return to your rice cooker about 15 minutes before scheduled end time (this depends on your cooker) and throw in the sausage link slices and stir. Serve topped with cheese and cilantro when cycle is complete.



Alternate stovetop directions. Cook rice with veggie stock, beans and chiles as directed for stovetop. Saute sausage with onion. Combine sausage and rice, top and serve.




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