Ingredients

1 cup Rice
2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 pound Sausage (about 4 links), casings removed
1 medium Onion, diced
2 ribs Celery, thinly sliced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Chipotle Seasoning* (see below)
1/3 cup white wine
1 jar black bean chili starter
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

Preparation

Serves 4-6

• Heat a large, deep skillet or dutch oven over medium high heat.
• Add Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
• When the oil shimmers, add sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
• Cook until the meat is no longer pink and the juices run clear. Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked sausage to a paper towel-lined plate.

1. In the same skillet, add onion, celery, garlic, and chipotle seasoning.
2. Cook until translucent and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Remove the skillet from the heat and add white wine (optional) to the pan, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
4. Return the skillet to the head and add the black bean chili Starter, black beans, and the reserved cooked sausage. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and serve over the prepared rice.

 

*Chipotle Seasoning Ingredients (makes about 8 measures for this recipe)

1 tablespoon ground chipotle chile pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons paprika (smoked paprika if available)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano (Mexican Oregano if available)
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper