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Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice Recipe
This delicious Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice recipe is a traditional Creole red beans and rice favorite made easy in the slow cooker! It freezes well for meal prepping, too!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 502 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 (15-ounce cans) red kidney beans, drained
- 1 (15-ounce can) red kidney beans, undrained
- 1/2 /2 pound smoked sausage thinly sliced (andouille or smoked)
- 3 talks celery chopped
- 1 medium bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or coconut aminos
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups uncooked long grain rice
Optional Garnish
- green onions chopped, for garnish
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Add red kidney beans, smoked sausage, celery, bell pepper, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and chili powder to a 6-quart slow cooker. Set on high setting and cook for 4 hours.
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Serve red beans over top of the cooked rice. Top with fresh green onions and parsley.
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Notes
- Substitutions:
- Andouille Sausage. This is a mild recipe with smoked sausage. For a spicier version, use a spicy andouille sausage.
- Stone House Seasoning. Use 1 1/2 teaspoons Stone House Seasoning in place of the garlic and salt called for in the recipe.
- Storage Tips
- To store. Once the cooked beans are completely cooled, place them in an air-tight container(s) and do the same for the cooled rice. It will last 5-6 days in the refrigerator.
- To freeze. Allow the red beans and the rice to cool completely. Portion each into freezer- safe container(s). Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat and serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories
502kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
89g
(30%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
354mg
(15%)
Potassium
826mg
(24%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
115IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
13.2mg
(15%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 502
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 502kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 89g | 30% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 354mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 826mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 13.2mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.