Crockpot Cajun Red Beans and Cauliflower Rice

Crockpot Cajun Red Beans and Cauliflower Rice

This hearty and flavorful dish combines the spicy kick of Cajun seasoning with the wholesome goodness of red beans and cauliflower rice.

Servings: 6 | Cook Time: 240 minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 255 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried red beans, rinsed and soaked overnight
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups cauliflower rice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients: Drain and rinse the soaked red beans.
2. Combine Ingredients: In a crockpot, add red beans, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, vegetable broth, and bay leaf.
3. Cook: Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or until the beans are tender.
4. Add Cauliflower Rice: Stir in cauliflower rice and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
5. Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve: Remove bay leaf before serving and enjoy hot.

Tips

• Rinse beans thoroughly after soaking to reduce gas-causing compounds.
• Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for more or less spice.
• For a creamier texture, mash some of the beans after cooking.

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