Portuguese Chourico Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (14-ounce) package chourico sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes and chourico and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
3. Stir in the beans, rice, chicken broth and 1/4 cup parsley.
4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Chourico is a type of Portuguese sausage that is flavored with garlic and smoked paprika.
• This dish is a twist on a classic Portuguese recipe known as “arroz de chourico”.
• White beans are a great source of protein, fiber and other essential nutrients.