Slow Cooker Cajun Red Beans and Rice
A comforting dish of Cajun red beans and rice, perfect for busy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 375 minutes
- Total Time: 390 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Vegetarian (if made without sausage)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dried red beans
- 1 link turkey sausage (quartered)
- 1 link chicken sausage (sliced)
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 1 rib celery (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 bay leaves
- 6 cups water
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Begin by dicing the onion and celery, mincing the garlic, and slicing the sausages as needed.
- Combine Ingredients in the Slow Cooker: Add all prepared ingredients into the slow cooker and give it a gentle stir.
- Cook on High: Cover and set to cook on high for about 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Create Creaminess: Toward the end, mash some beans against the side of the pot for thickness.
- Serve and Enjoy!: Spoon the mixture over cooked rice and enjoy!
Notes
Add crusty French bread and a fresh salad for balance. Can be stored for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg