Crock-Pot Cajun Red Beans and Rice
A comforting and flavorful dish perfect for gatherings, this Crock-Pot Cajun Red Beans and Rice brings the rich tastes of Louisiana cuisine to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dried red beans
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked white rice for serving
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the red beans in water overnight. Drain.
- In a Crock-Pot, combine the soaked beans, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, sausage, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine and cover.
- Cook on low for 480 minutes (8 hours) or on high for 240 minutes (4 hours), until beans are tender.
- Serve over cooked white rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
Soaking the beans overnight enhances texture. Customize the spice level with more Cajun seasoning as desired. Can be made vegetarian by omitting sausage and using vegetable broth.