Red Beans & Rice (Slow Cooker)

Ryan and I eat a ton of rice. Rice and veggies. Rice and sausage. Rice and beans. Rice goes good with just about everything, don't you think? We do.

It's so easy to make, and you can jazz it up with your favorite spices, sauces, vegetables and meats to create a pretty simple yet solid meal. 

I was super excited to try a new rice and beans recipe I found on Pinterest (surprise, surprise), and it didn't disappoint. 

Only a few steps and it was so good. 

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I always forget to snap a shot of my own finished product!

Here's the recipe with a few modifications....

• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced (I used dry)
• 14oz andouille sausage, sliced (I used Kielbasa because it is all we had)
• 3 tablespoons Creole seasoning 
• 1lb dried red kidney beans
• 7 cups water
• white rice (I used brown)

Dump all ingredients except for the rice into a 4-quart crock pot and cook on high for 6-7 hours. Serve over cooked rice.