Texas Rice

Get ready to spice up your dinner routine with Texas Rice, a flavorful one-pot dish bursting with bold Tex-Mex flavors and vibrant colors. This hearty recipe combines tender long-grain white rice with smoky sausage, sautéed onions, and a medley of red and green bell peppers, creating a savory base infused with cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Juicy diced tomatoes and rich chicken broth elevate the dish to comforting perfection, while a garnish of fresh cilantro adds a bright, herbaceous finish. Perfect for weeknight meals or potlucks, this 50-minute recipe is a satisfying, crowd-pleasing option that’s easy to prepare and packed with smoky, spicy goodness. Try Texas Rice today for a comforting, flavorful twist on classic rice dishes!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 ounces smoked sausage (sliced into thin rounds)
• 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
• 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (with juices, canned)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear, then set aside to drain.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the smoked sausage slices and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage and set aside.

Step 3

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the rinsed and drained rice to the skillet. Stir well to coat the rice in the oil and vegetables.

Step 6

Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juices), chicken broth, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Return the browned sausage slices to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and allow the rice to cook, undisturbed, for about 20-25 minutes or until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.

Step 10

Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving. Enjoy your flavorful Texas Rice!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2874 grams (2874.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2065

Total Fat 115.50g	148%
Saturated Fat 36.90g	185%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 200mg	67%
Sodium 6487mg	282%
Total Carbohydrate 181.80g	66%
Dietary Fiber 17.40g	62%
Total Sugars 36.10g
Protein 64.30g	129%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 373mg	29%
Iron 16mg	88%
Potassium 2675mg	57%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.4%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 35.9%