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Slow Cooker Cajun Red Beans and Rice

A hearty and flavorful dish featuring red beans, rice, and a blend of Cajun spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beans and Rice
  • 1 cup dried red beans soaked overnight
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon bay leaf whole
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker
  1. Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker.
  2. Add soaked red beans, vegetable broth, Cajun seasoning, thyme, bay leaf, black pepper, and salt. Stir to combine.
Cook the Dish
  1. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until beans are tender.
  2. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the rinsed rice.
Serve
  1. Remove bay leaf before serving. Serve hot, garnished with green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 12gSugar: 2g

Notes

This dish can be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth. Adjust the spice level by adding more or less Cajun seasoning.

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