Cajun Red Beans with Andouille Sausage Crock Pot
Sink your fork into the bold and comforting flavors of this Cajun Red Beans with Andouille Sausage Crock Pot recipe, the ultimate slow-cooked Southern classic. Perfectly tender red kidney beans are simmered low and slow with smoky andouille sausage, the "holy trinity" of Cajun cooking (onion, bell pepper, and celery), and a punchy blend of Cajun spices, smoked paprika, and thyme. The result is a rich, hearty dish that’s spiced just right and pairs perfectly with fluffy white rice. Easy to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep, this one-pot wonder lets your slow cooker do all the work, making it ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. Garnish with fresh green onions for an extra pop of flavor and serve up a true taste of Louisiana in your own kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Dried red kidney beans
- 12 ounces Andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 large Onion, diced
- 1 large Green bell pepper, diced
- 3 pieces Celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 2 leaves Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Cooked white rice (for serving)
- 0.25 cup Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse and sort the dried red kidney beans to remove any debris. Soak the beans overnight in a large bowl of water or use the quick-soak method by boiling them in water for 2 minutes, then letting them sit for 1 hour. Drain and rinse the beans before cooking.
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sliced andouille sausage until lightly crisped. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery (the 'holy trinity' of Cajun cooking) until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
Transfer the sautéed vegetables, browned sausage, soaked red beans, chicken broth, water, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, dried thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper into a 6-quart slow cooker.
Stir everything well and cover the slow cooker with its lid. Set the slow cooker on low heat and cook for 8 hours or until the beans are tender and creamy.
Once the beans are fully cooked, remove the bay leaves and taste-test for seasoning. Adjust salt or spice levels if necessary.
Serve the Cajun red beans over a bed of cooked white rice and garnish with sliced green onions. Enjoy your flavorful and hearty meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3974 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.7 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.9 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 7591 mg | 330% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 592.6 g | 215% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 84.4 g | 301% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.2 g | ||
| Protein | 194.8 g | 390% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1037 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 55.7 mg | 309% | |
| Potassium | 8559 mg | 182% | |
*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.
