on May 16, 2019, Updated Aug 23, 2020 I definitely feel that a lot of amazing recipes are a result of happy accidents, when you dump things in a pot and wait for the magic to happen. Which is exactly what happened with us one night when we we got home late and couldn’t figure out what to cook for dinner. I found a half pack of Pork sausages, some slightly old bell peppers and tomato paste. The good thing is my spice rack is always well stocked. About 30 minutes later, we were wiping the pan clean. This one pot mexican rice and sausages with bell peppers is now on our dinner table once every 2-3 weeks and we haven’t got bored of it yet!
Sausages you can use for Mexican Rice
I believe substitutes can definitely work for this recipe. You can use vegetarian, chicken, pork or beef sausages here. I wouldn’t recommend using Italian sausages because they are packed with spices and we are already adding quite a few when we cook this dish. You can also use chicken breast, paneer (or cottage cheese) or beans instead of sausages if that’s what you have on hand.
Short Grain vs Long Grain rice for Mexican Rice
I’ve tried making this recipe multiple times with both. I basically use whatever I have on hand. In the pictures above, I’ve used short grain rice, but in the video below, you’ll see that I made this with basmati rice. The cooking times will vary for both, so just keep that in mind.
Load this up with veggies
There have been times when I’ve added a lot of veggies to this. I’ve used broccoli, carrots, beans and even mushrooms and we’ve loved it every single time. If you want to make this 100% vegetarian, switch up the sausages with tofu, potatoes or paneer (Indian cottage cheese). So get on with it! Brown some sausages, toss it up with onions, garlic, tomato paste and spices and dump the rice in. This is so easy that after the first time, you’ll be making this like a boss!
More Mexican Recipes:
Instant Pot Mexican Rice with Corn and PeppersLow Carb Mexican Cauliflower Rice Mexican Prawn Avocado Taco SaladTortilla Bean SoupChicken Fajita QuesadillasChicken Fajita Meal Prep Lunch Bowls Portobello Mushroom Fajita Tacos
Watch One Pot Mexican Rice and Sausages Recipe Video
