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Easy Red Beans And Rice For Slow Cooker Recipe

Craving a comforting and flavorful meal without the fuss? This Easy Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice recipe is your answer! Packed with delicious flavor and incredibly simple to make, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Customize it with your favorite ingredients – swap chicken broth for water, add Rotel tomatoes for extra zing, or experiment with different beans and spices. Get ready for tender, melt-in-your-mouth beans and perfectly seasoned rice – a classic dish made effortlessly in your slow cooker!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 250 mins
Calories 353 kcal
Protein 40g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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How to Make Easy Red Beans And Rice For Slow Cooker

  1. Rinse 1 (15-ounce) can of red kidney beans and place them in your slow cooker.
  2. Add 4 cups of chicken broth (or water) to the slow cooker.
  3. In a large skillet, brown 1 pound of andouille sausage, cut into 1-inch medallions, until crispy. Remove sausage and set aside.
  4. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, to the skillet and sauté in the sausage grease for about 2 minutes until softened.
  5. Add 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  6. Transfer the cooked sausage, onion, garlic, and spice mixture to the slow cooker.
  7. Add enough water to the slow cooker to just barely cover the beans.
  8. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours, or until beans are tender.
  9. Serve over 2 cups of cooked white or brown rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

19g

Carbs

13g

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