Slow Cooker Cajun Red Beans and Rice
A hearty and flavorful one-pot meal, this Slow Cooker Cajun Red Beans and Rice is packed with protein and perfect for family dinners. Set it and forget it!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 1 pound dried red beans
- 1 link andouille sausage (quartered)
- 2 links smoked sausage (sliced)
- 1 each yellow onion (diced)
- 1 rib celery (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 each bay leaves
- 6 cups water
- 2 each beef bouillon cubes
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a 5 quart (or bigger) slow cooker.
- Give a good stir to mix everything well.
- Cover with the lid and cook on high for 360 minutes.
- For a creamier texture, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot with a fork or spoon.
- Serve the beans over rice.
Notes
Consider soaking the dried beans overnight to help them cook evenly. Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste. For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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