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Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Cost $12, save $20

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  • 490 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Meat

    • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
    • 1 ham hock

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 large sweet onion, chopped
    • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
    • 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
    • 🧄 8 cloves garlic, chopped

  • Beans

    • 1 pound dried red beans, soaked overnight

  • Herbs & Spices

    • 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning, or to taste
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • Staples

    • 💧 10 cups water
    • 🍚 4 cups hot cooked rice

STEPS

1

Gather the ingredients.

2

Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, 5 to 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sausage to a slow cooker, leaving drippings in the skillet.

3

Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic to drippings in the skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.

4

Add soaked beans and ham hock to the slow cooker, then pour in water. Add basil, Creole seasoning, and pepper. Cover and cook on Low until beans are tender, about 8 hours.

5

If the bean mixture is too watery, remove the lid, increase the heat to High, and cook until beans are creamy. Serve with cooked rice.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

556

Calories

  • 27
    Protein
  • 62
    Carbs
  • 22
    Fats

💡 Pre-soak your beans overnight for even cooking and to reduce cooking time.Use a high-quality andouille sausage for authentic flavor.If you prefer less spice, omit the jalapeño or reduce the Creole seasoning.