Ww Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

Cozy up with a comforting bowl of WW Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice, a hearty, nutrient-packed dish that's brimming with classic Creole flavors. This easy, hands-off recipe combines tender red kidney beans, smoky chicken sausage, and a medley of aromatic vegetables—onions, bell peppers, and celery—slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, savory broth infused with herbs and spices like thyme, oregano, and smoked paprika. By soaking the beans overnight and letting the slow cooker do the work, you'll achieve melt-in-your-mouth textures without any hassle. Served over a bed of fluffy brown rice and topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a splash of hot sauce for optional heat, this crowd-pleasing recipe is gluten-free, budget-friendly, and perfect for meal prepping. Whether you're feeding the family or meal planning for the week, this slow-cooker classic is as nutritious as it is flavorful. Keywords: WW Red Beans and Rice, slow cooker recipes, healthy Creole recipes, meal prep red beans.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Dry red kidney beans
• 12 ounces Chicken sausage (sliced, preferably Andouille or smoked)
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 1 medium Green bell pepper (diced)
• 2 stalks Celery (diced)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 15 ounces Diced tomatoes (canned with juice)
• 4 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 whole Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 cups Cooked brown rice
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
• 1 to taste Hot sauce (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and sort the red kidney beans, removing any debris. Soak the beans in water overnight or use the quick soak method as instructed on the package.

Step 2

In a slow cooker, combine the soaked and drained kidney beans, sliced chicken sausage, diced onion, diced green bell pepper, diced celery, and minced garlic.

Step 3

Add the canned diced tomatoes (including the juice), chicken broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, dried oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Stir all the ingredients to combine them well.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Remove the bay leaf and taste the beans, adjusting the seasoning with more salt or black pepper, if needed.

Step 7

Serve the red beans over a bed of warm cooked brown rice in individual bowls.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and a dash of hot sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3336.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3337.5

Total Fat 55.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 200.1mg	0%
Sodium 7697.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 531.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 139.0g	0%
Total Sugars 44.7g
Protein 194.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 943.1mg	0%
Iron 48.5mg	0%
Potassium 9429.5mg	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: 14.6%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 62.5%