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Slow Cooker Red Beans

Diana
You'll love the rich flavors of slow cooker red beans and rice. Warm, comforting, and full of Cajun-inspired goodness.
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Servings 8 servings
Calories 435
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Course Beans
Cuisine Cajun/Creole
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound dried beans, red, I use small red beans
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon Creole or Cajun seasoning blend
  • 3 cups chicken stock, low sodium or unsalted
  • 3 cups water
  • Hot cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  • Rinse the beans and pick them over, discarding any damaged beans or small pebbles. I have found pebbles in my dried beans, so it's worth a minute or two to sort through them. Transfer the beans to a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and brown, stirring frequently. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Add another 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet and add the onions, peppers, and celery. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Transfer the vegetables to the slow cooker.
  • Add the bay leaf, Cajun seasoning, chicken broth, and water to the bean mixture and stir to combine.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook the beans on high for 5 to 6 hours or until quite tender.
  • Remove the lid and mash some of the beans. You can use an immersion blender. This will thicken the broth. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt, more Cajun seasonings, and pepper as needed.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook for 30 minutes to 1 hour longer.
  • Serve the beans with rice and cornbread for a delicious Cajun meal!
    A plate of red beans and rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 26gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 608mgPotassium: 1124mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 89IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 5mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword cajun food, red beans, slow cooker beans
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