Mini Slow Cooker Red Beans And Rice
This slow cooker red beans and rice is a classic New Orleans dish made with tender red beans, smoked sausage, and flavorful vegetables. The slow cooker does the work, letting the ingredients simmer together for a rich, hearty meal perfect for one or two.
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup dried red kidney beans (about 3 ounces)
- 1 cup sliced smoked sausage (about 4.5 ounces or ¼ pound)
- 1 celery stalk -chopped
- ½ cup chopped onion (about 2.5 ounces)
- ¼ cup green bell pepper -chopped (about .85 ounces)
- 2 cloves garlic -minced
- ½ teaspoon Creole seasoning (use homemade Creole seasoning or your favorite brand.)
- ¼ teaspoon hot sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
To Serve
- 1 cup cooked rice
Instructions
- Soak the beans – Rinse the beans and remove any debris. Place them in a bowl or pot, cover with at least 2 inches of water, and soak overnight.
- Drain and rinse: In the morning, drain the beans and rinse them again.
- Boil the beans: Transfer the beans to a medium-sized pot, cover with one to two inches of fresh water, and bring to a rolling boil. Let them boil for 10 to 20 minutes.
- Drain and transfer: Drain the beans one final time, rinse, and place them in the slow cooker.
- Add ingredients: Add the sausage, celery, onion, bell pepper, garlic, Creole seasoning, hot sauce, thyme, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Slow cook: Set the slow cooker to high and cook for four to five hours, or until the beans are tender. Check for doneness about an hour before the cooking time ends. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Finish and serve: Stir in butter, then serve over freshly cooked rice.
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Notes
To Make a Single Serving of Rice
Ingredients
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup white rice Directions 1. Bring the water, salt and butter to a boil in a 1-quart saucepan. Stir in the rice. 2. Reduce to a simmer and cover with a lid. 3. Simmer for 20 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup white rice Directions 1. Bring the water, salt and butter to a boil in a 1-quart saucepan. Stir in the rice. 2. Reduce to a simmer and cover with a lid. 3. Simmer for 20 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 783kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 74g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 2154mg | Potassium: 2164mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1083IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 9mg
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