Ingredients
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1 pound andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
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1 large sweet onion, chopped
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1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
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1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (Optional)
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8 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 pound dried red beans, soaked overnight
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1 ham hock
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10 cups water
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6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
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1 teaspoon Creole seasoning, or to taste
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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4 cups hot cooked rice
Directions
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Gather the ingredients.
![Louisiana Red Beans and Rice ingredients in glass bowls]()
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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.
![Sausage slices with a spoon in a pan]()
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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.
![Onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic in a pan with a wooden spoon]()
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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.
![Louisiana Red Beans with meat, vegetables and seasoning in a slow cooker]()
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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.
![Louisiana Red Beans in a slow cooker with meats and vegetables and a spoon]()
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 556 | Calories |
| 22g | Fat |
| 62g | Carbs |
| 27g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 556 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 22g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 38% |
| Cholesterol 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium 615mg | 27% |
| Total Carbohydrate 62g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber 15g | 54% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin C 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium 120mg | 9% |
| Iron 7mg | 36% |
| Potassium 1079mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
