Easy Red Beans and Rice for Slow Cooker

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this "Easy Red Beans and Rice for Slow Cooker" recipe—comfort food at its finest with minimal effort! This hearty dish features tender red kidney beans simmered to perfection with smoky andouille sausage, aromatic vegetables, and a medley of Cajun-inspired spices like smoked paprika, thyme, and a hint of cayenne. Perfectly paired with fluffy white rice, this slow-cooker classic is bursting with bold flavors that only get better as they cook low and slow. A true one-pot wonder, this recipe allows you to soak up the rich, savory goodness without spending hours in the kitchen. Garnished with fresh green onions, it’s a soul-satisfying meal perfect for busy families or meal prep enthusiasts.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Red kidney beans (dried)
• 12 ounces Andouille sausage
• 1 large Onion (chopped)
• 1 large Green bell pepper (chopped)
• 2 stalks Celery (chopped)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 2 cups Water
• 1 whole Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 6 cups Cooked white rice
• 0.25 cup Green onions (sliced, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and sort the dried red kidney beans to remove any debris. Soak the beans in a large bowl of water overnight, or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse before using.

Step 2

Slice the andouille sausage into 1/4-inch rounds.

Step 3

In the slow cooker, combine the soaked beans, sliced sausage, chopped onion, green bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic.

Step 4

Pour the chicken broth and water into the slow cooker. Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to mix.

Step 5

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or until the beans are tender and the mixture is thickened. Stir occasionally if possible.

Step 6

Once the beans are fully cooked, taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Remove the bay leaf.

Step 7

Serve the red beans hot over warm cooked white rice. Garnish with sliced green onions for a fresh pop of flavor.

Step 8

Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3667.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4194.0

Total Fat 111.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 300.2mg	0%
Sodium 12315.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 596.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 127.4g	0%
Total Sugars 25.7g
Protein 210.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1080.9mg	0%
Iron 54.3mg	0%
Potassium 9263.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.8%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 56.4%