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Slow Cooker Cajun Red Beans and Rice
Slow cooker Cajun red beans and rice with andouille, the trinity, and creamy red beans over rice.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
20
min
Active Time
480
min
Total Time
8
SERVINGS
Slow Cooker
METHOD
Why It Works
A long, slow simmer turns the beans creamy and melds the seasoning. Browning the andouille first gives the pot a smoky head start.
Quick Fixes
Beans too firm: cook longer; older beans take more time.
Too thin: mash some beans against the crock to thicken.
Ingredients
Protein
• 1 lb dried red beans, soaked overnight
Vegetables
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
Sauce
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Pasta & Grains
Topping
How to Make It
1
Brown the andouille in a skillet, then add it to the slow cooker.
2
Add red beans, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, and broth to the slow cooker.
3
Cover and cook on low 7 to 8 hours until the beans are creamy.
4
Mash some of the beans against the side to thicken.
5
Spoon over rice and top with green onions.
Store
Store up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Reheat
Reheat on the stovetop, loosening with broth.
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Avo's Tip
Mash some of the beans at the end for that classic creamy texture without any cream.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
• Do I have to soak the beans?
Dried beans benefit from an overnight soak; canned beans skip the soak and cut the time way down.
• Can I make it on the stovetop?
Yes. Simmer everything in a pot 1.5 to 2 hours until creamy.
• What sausage is best?
Andouille is traditional; smoked sausage works for milder flavor.
Slow Cooker Cajun Red Beans and Rice
Ingredients
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12 oz andouille sausage, sliced
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1 lb dried red beans, soaked overnight
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1 yellow onion, diced
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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2 celery stalks, diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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cooked white rice, for serving
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2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
1
Brown the andouille in a skillet, then add it to the slow cooker.
2
Add red beans, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, and broth to the slow cooker.
3
Cover and cook on low 7 to 8 hours until the beans are creamy.
4
Mash some of the beans against the side to thicken.
5
Spoon over rice and top with green onions.
20
min
active
480
min
total
8
servings
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