Red Beans and Rice in the Crockpot
Experience the warmth of Southern comfort food with this easy red beans and rice crockpot recipe. Tender red beans simmered with aromatic spices create a rich, flavorful dish that practically cooks itself. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pot meal is a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal effort—just set it and forget it!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dried red beans (soaked overnight)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- Optional: 8 oz andouille sausage (sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic.
- Add all chopped veggies, soaked red beans, Cajun seasoning, and sausage to the crockpot.
- Pour in vegetable broth until it covers the mixture by about an inch.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- During the last hour of cooking, stir in uncooked rice.
- Check for doneness; beans should be tender but not mushy. Add more time if needed.
- Stir well before serving, garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg