Slow Cooker Cajun Red Beans and Rice
Slow Cooker Cajun Red Beans and Rice is a delicious and comforting dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Louisiana cuisine right to your kitchen. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep, this creamy bean stew is packed with spices and hearty ingredients that meld together beautifully over hours of slow cooking. With minimal preparation required, simply toss everything into your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you enjoy some relaxation time. Serve it over fluffy rice for a complete meal that satisfies your cravings for bold flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dried red beans
- 1 link turkey sausage (quartered)
- 2 links smoked sausage (sliced)
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 1 rib celery (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 bay leaves
- 6 cups water
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onions, celery, and garlic.
- In a slow cooker, combine all prepared ingredients and stir well.
- Cover and cook on high for 6 hours or until beans are tender.
- For creaminess, mash some beans against the pot's side after cooking.
- Serve over freshly cooked rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg