Preparation Time
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 7-8 hours on low
- Total Time: About 8 hours and 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 pound dried small red beans, soaked overnight and drained
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Directions
- Rinse the soaked red beans and drain well.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sliced andouille sausage until slightly crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In the slow cooker, combine the browned sausage, chopped celery, green bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic.
- Add the red beans, tomato sauce, chicken stock, and Cajun seasoning to the slow cooker. Stir to mix everything together.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the beans are tender and creamy.
- Serve the red beans over cooked white rice and garnish as desired.
Cook Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and add extra vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes.
Variations
- Keto Version: Serve over cauliflower rice instead of white rice to reduce carbohydrates.
- Low-Carb Version: Increase the proportion of sausage and vegetables and serve with a side of greens instead of rice.
Nutrition Facts
Approximate values per serving (excluding rice):
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugar: 4g
Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice is a fuss-free meal that is both nutritious and packed with flavor. It’s a wonderful example of how simple ingredients, when given time to meld in the slow cooker, can create a comforting, satisfying dish that feeds the soul as well as the body.
