Crock Pot Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 lb. red kidney beans (Camellia brand if possible)
• 12 oz andouille or kielbasa, sliced 1/4" - 1/2" ¹
• 3.5 cups water or chicken stock (more if not using soaked beans) ²
  • (add 2 cups extra if not using crock pot)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper (optional) ³
• 1 rib celery (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 Tbs fresh chopped parsely
• 1 large bay leaf
• salt and pepper to taste
• cajun seasoning to taste ⁴

Directions

1. Soak beans overnight, then rinse after soaking.
2. Add all ingredients except seasonings to crock pot (beans will be creamier without salt).
3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
4. Add salt, pepper, and creole seasoning to taste.
5. 30 minutes before serving, crush some of the beans against the side of the pot with a wooden spoon. This will give the beans a creamier texture.

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