Nov
09
Crockpot Red Beans and Rice
1 lb. dried red beans
7 cups water
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 lb. sliced andouille sausage
3 T. creole seasoning
Hot cooked rice
Garnish: sliced green onions
Place all ingredients in slow cooker except for rice. Cook, covered, on high for 7 hours or until beans are tender. Serve with hot cooked rice and garnish if desired.
This one is in my to-try pile. I would probably substitute a smoked sausage, like Healthy Choice, for the andouille but that is just me and the way I cook for our family. It looks pretty easy and if anyone has tried it before, let me know how it is! It might be a good one for me to try during the holidays when I have more family in.
November 9th, 2006 at 9:52 am
Ooh, I thought you were going to say this was one you had tried! I have a red beans and rice recipe I got from a friend of mine years ago, but I haven’t made it in ages. It uses canned beans and lots of meat (2 or 3 kinds) and so I hate to make it. Would love to find a healthier one, and a crockpot one would be even better. Please let me know if you try it! Thanks for posting 🙂
November 9th, 2006 at 12:01 pm
Oh man, I LOVE Red beans and rice but never tried making them LOL And especially in a crockpot?? I’m all over it, thanks for sharing Gail 🙂
Definitely going to try it 🙂
November 9th, 2006 at 12:17 pm
I have never had red beans and rice. But it sounds really good, I’ll have to try it.
P.s
For my christmas stocking, i used a material i found at wal-mart, It’s like a canvas, i liked how it kinda looked like an old mattress.
November 9th, 2006 at 1:50 pm
Oh, Gail this sounds very good, and very close to what I make sometimes! Thanks!
November 9th, 2006 at 2:49 pm
Oh, I think my son would love this dish! I’ve printed the recipe out to try it. I’ll let you know how it turns out.
Thanks for your comment on my Slow Cooking Thursday corn chowder recipe post. I do appreciate it!
November 9th, 2006 at 3:29 pm
Ohhhhh it’s getting about time for a good pot of red beans and rice 🙂
November 12th, 2006 at 5:03 pm
Oh, this sounds like something my husband would love. He really likes beans and rice! 🙂
November 12th, 2006 at 7:14 pm
You know, I grew up eating red beans and rice, Gail. I haven’t made them in years and years. Thanks for reminding me about the good food my mom made for us. I have to make these soon.