Crock Pot Cajun Beans
Transform your dinner routine with this hearty and flavor-packed Crock Pot Cajun Beans recipe! Perfectly spiced with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and thyme, this dish combines tender red kidney beans, savory smoked sausage, and a medley of aromatic vegetables like onion, celery, and bell pepper. Slow-cooked to perfection in a rich tomato-based broth, this dish delivers bold, authentic Louisiana flavors in every bite. Easy to prepare and ideal for busy schedules, this slow cooker recipe allows you to soak up all the comforting goodness of a one-pot meal without the fuss. Serve it over fluffy white rice for a complete, satisfying dinner that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Keywords: Crock Pot Cajun Beans, slow cooker Cajun recipe, kidney beans with sausage, Louisiana-style beans, one-pot meal with rice.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried red kidney beans
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, canned
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups cooked white rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Rinse the dried kidney beans thoroughly under cold water, discarding any damaged beans or debris.
Place the beans in a large bowl and cover with at least 2 inches of water. Allow them to soak for 8-12 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse before cooking.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, lightly brown the sliced smoked sausage for 2-3 minutes on each side. This step is optional but enhances the flavor. Set aside.
Add the soaked kidney beans, diced onion, celery, bell pepper, minced garlic, and smoked sausage to the crock pot.
Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their liquid), chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, paprika, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beans are tender and the flavors have melded together.
During the last 30 minutes of cooking, taste the beans and adjust the seasonings as needed. Add more Cajun seasoning or salt to suit your preference.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve the Cajun beans hot over cooked white rice, if desired, for a complete and satisfying meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3843 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 97.6 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.9 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 8050 mg | 350% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 563.7 g | 205% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 84.6 g | 302% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.0 g | ||
| Protein | 180.7 g | 361% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 987 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 53.8 mg | 299% | |
| Potassium | 8618 mg | 183% | |
*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.
