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Red Beans and Rice

Photo of Red Beans and Rice in a rice cooker
Photo attribution: My Tu Duong
Ready In: 40 minutes
Serves: 6
Dairy-freeVeganVegetarian
When served with a vegetable, this dish makes a simple vegetarian meal. 

What you'll need

Measuring cups
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Cutting board
Sharp knife
Strainer
Rice cooker or slow cooker (crockpot)
Spatula or spoon

Ingredients

Serves 6
2 cups Rice uncooked, preferably brown
30 ounces Dark Red Kidney Beans rinsed
3 cloves Garlic minced
2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
3 stalks Celery chopped
2 Onions chopped
2 Green Bell Peppers chopped
4 cups Water
of Salt to taste
of Hot Sauce to taste
1/4 pound Sausage cooked and sliced (optional)
of Pepper to taste

Rice Cooker Directions 40 minutes

1.

Place all ingredients in the rice cooker. Cook for one cycle. (Cook time can vary depending on rice cooker.)

2.

When done cooking, fluff with a fork and season to taste.

Slow Cooker Directions 6 hours 30 minutes

1.

Place all ingredients except rice in slow cooker. Cook for 4 hours on high.

2.

Stir. Add rice and cook for 2-1/2 hours more.

3.

When done cooking, fluff with a fork and season to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1.25 cup

Serving Per Container 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 334
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2 g3%
Sodium 542 mg24%
Total Carbohydrate 68 g25%
Dietary Fiber 9 g32%
Protein 10 g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

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