Red Beans and Rice in the Slow Cooker
Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice has thick, creamy, flavorful beans perfectly cooked and paired with smoky andouille sausage. Serve Crock Pot red beans with steamed rice for a wonderful family-friendly meal.
Servings: 8
Calories: 313kcal
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
- 1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Soak beans for a minimum of 1 hour. Then, rinse the beans thoroughly and add to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add sausage, chicken broth, onion, green pepper, garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir until well combined.
- Cover and cook on high for 6-8 hours.
- Serve over rice, and enjoy!
Notes
- Always soak your dried beans before cooking. This helps soften them, reduce the cooking time, and makes them easier to digest.
- For a bolder taste, consider adding a ham hock or smoked turkey.
- You can adjust the cayenne and chili powder however you like. Bring out the Creole hot sauce if you're serving anyone who loves spicy food!
- For a creamy consistency, mash some of the beans or add a cornstarch slurry.
- Pair with fluffy rice, quinoa, or farro for the most filling and satisfying meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 1344mg | Potassium: 1115mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 502IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 5mg