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Delicious Arroz con Salchicha

Delicious Arroz con Salchicha: A Cozy One-Pot Wonder

Delicious Arroz con Salchicha is a comforting, one-pot meal that combines savory sausage, tender rice, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for pleasing family and friends.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Long-grain rice Rinsed
  • 2 cups Chicken broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option
  • 1 cup Tomato sauce Crushed tomatoes can be used
For the Sausage
  • 12 oz Sausage Chorizo or turkey sausage
For Flavor
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Can substitute with vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Bell pepper Chopped
  • 1 tsp Cumin Earthy flavor
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika Regular paprika can substitute
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano Fresh can be used
For Texture and Color
  • 1 cup Frozen peas Optional

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Gather and prep all ingredients including chopping onion and bell pepper, mincing garlic, and slicing sausage.
  2. Brown the sausage in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté the onion and bell pepper in the same skillet for 4 to 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Toast the rinsed rice in the skillet for 2 to 3 minutes, then add cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and tomato sauce, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 to 20 minutes.
  6. Stir in the browned sausage and peas, cooking on low for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Let the dish rest for a few minutes, then serve hot garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Rinse rice thoroughly to ensure fluffy texture. Customize ingredients as desired.

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