New Orleans Style Red Beans and Rice with Sausage

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Total Time: Approximately 7.5 hours

Yield: 3 1/2 quarts

Ingredients:

• 1 lb dried red beans

• 1 green bell pepper, chopped

• 3 celery stalks, chopped

• 1/2 lb andouille sausage, sliced

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, chopped

• 3 tbsp Creole seasoning

• 7 cups of water

• Garnish (optional): sliced green onions

You will also need:

• Slow Cooker

Instructions:

1. Place beans, water, bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic, sausage, and seasoning in a 4-quart slow cooker.

2. Cook, covered, at HIGH for 7 hours or until beans are tender.

3. Serve hot with cooked rice. Garnish if desired.