Crock-Pot Cajun Red Beans and Rice Recipe
This is a well-seasoned red beans and rice, evocative of traditional Cajun cuisine and built on the holy trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper. Sliced smoked sausage adds protein and smoky depth. It cooks long and low in the slow cooker to ensure the flavors are infused into every ingredient.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 269kcal
Equipment
- 1 6-quart or larger Crock-Pot or slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 ribs celery diced
- 2 15-ounce cans red beans rinsed and drained
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup green bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 pound fully cooked smoked sausage sliced into 1/2” pieces
- 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 3-4 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- In a 6-quart slow cooker, place the onion, garlic powder, celery, beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, bell peppers, thyme, Cajun seasoning, sausage and chicken broth. Gently stir. Add the bay leaves on top.
- Cover with the lid and cook on the low heat setting for 8-10 hours or on HIGH for 5-6 hours.
- Remove the bay leaves.
- Serve with cooked rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 509mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 553IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg