Red Beans and Rice Crockpot
Red beans and rice in a crockpot is the ultimate comfort food, bringing warmth and flavor to your dinner table with minimal effort. This hearty dish combines tender red beans simmered in rich spices, making it a perfect weeknight meal or gathering dish. Let the delightful aromas fill your kitchen as you enjoy this family favorite with just the right touch of spice!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dried red beans (soaked overnight)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (finely diced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups cooked long-grain rice
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the dried red beans overnight for optimal tenderness.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion, green bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a crockpot. Add soaked beans, vegetable broth, cumin, paprika, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Set the crockpot on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until beans are tender.
- Before serving, remove bay leaves. Serve over fluffy rice and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg