Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice For One

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 and sort beans. Soak in water overnight.

In the morning, drain the soaked beans. Rinse the beans and drain again. Next, put the rinsed beans in a medium-sized pot, and cover with 1-2 inches of water.

Bring pot of beans to a full boil. Continue boiling for at least 10 or up to 20 minutes.

After boiling, drain the beans and transfer them to your slow cooker.

To the beans, add the sausage, celery, onion, bell pepper, garlic, Creole seasoning, hot sauce, thyme and chicken broth to the bowl of a small slow cooker. Stir to combine.

Cook on high for 4-5 hours, or until kidney beans are soft. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Stir in butter and serve over cooked rice.

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