CROCK POT RED BEANS AND RICE

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CROCK POT RED BEANS AND RICE

With minimal preparation and basic ingredients, you can whip up a  delicious and fulfilling dish of Crock Pot Red Beans and Rice! The  combination of smoky andouille sausage, soft red beans, and a medley of  spices creates a hearty and flavorsome Creole-inspired broth that's  great for feeding a group or for planning meals in advance during the  week.

INGREDIENTS

– 1 lb dried red beans – 1 (14 oz) smoked or andouille sausage (sliced ¼ thick) – 8 cups chicken broth – 1 medium yellow onion (diced) – 1 medium green bell pepper (cored and diced) – 3 tsp garlic (minced) – 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste – 1 tsp chili powder – 1 tsp salt – 1 tsp black pepper – ½ tsp paprika – ¼ tsp cayenne pepper – 1½ tsp Italian seasoning – 3 cups cooked rice