Budget Red Beans and Rice in the Slow Cooker

sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while smoked sausage can be more budget-friendly.

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is more nutritious and has a lower glycemic index.

Rinse the dried red beans in a colander or strainer to remove any debris.

Add the rinsed beans to a 6-quart Crock-Pot.

Slice 2 lbs of Andouille sausage diagonally into thin rings and add to the Crock-Pot with the beans.

Chop one whole yellow onion using a veggie chopper and add to the Crock-Pot.

Chop one green bell pepper and add to the Crock-Pot.

Chop 3 stalks of celery and add to the Crock-Pot.

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to the Crock-Pot.

Add 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning to the Crock-Pot.

Add enough water to cover the beans and sausage mixture in the Crock-Pot.

Set the Crock-Pot to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

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