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Slow Cooker Cajun Red Beans and Rice

Enjoy a comforting bowl of Slow Cooker Cajun Red Beans and Rice, a flavorful dish from Louisiana that's easy to prepare and perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb dried red beans (rinsed)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 4 cups chicken broth (ensure it's halal-certified)
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For Serving
  • Cooked rice For serving
  • Green onions For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by rinsing the red beans thoroughly under cold water. Chop the onion, bell pepper, and celery into bite-sized pieces.
Layering
  1. In your slow cooker, add the rinsed beans, chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic.
Seasoning and Cooking
  1. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the top, followed by salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring the beans are fully submerged. Toss in the bay leaf for added flavor.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours. You'll know it's ready when the beans are tender and luscious.
Serving
  1. Once cooked, remove the bay leaf and taste for seasoning. Serve the Cajun red beans over fluffy cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

Notes

For best results, consider soaking beans overnight. This dish can be made vegetarian by replacing chicken broth with vegetable broth.