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Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice
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Red Beans and Rice (Slow Cooker)

Red beans and andouille sausage, slow cooked and served over hot cooked rice, with a green onion garnish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Cajun
Servings: 8 -10 servings
Calories: 389kcal
Author: Danelle

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried red beans
  • 1 1/2 to 2 pounds andouille sasage sliced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 small jalapeno seeded and diced (optional)
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 6 oz. can tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Hot cooked rice for serving
  • Green onions for garnish

Instructions

  • Rinse and drain beans. Place in a medium saucepan and cover with water by 2 inches.
  • Bring beans to a boil on the stove top. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.
  • Place the remaining ingredients, except for the rice and green onions, in a slow cooker. Cover and turn to high.
  • When the beans have soaked for one hour, drain and add to the slow cooker. Continue cooking on high for 7-8 hours, or until beans are tender.
  • Serve over rice. Garnish with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 1528mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g