Lighter Red Beans & Rice

Servings: 6

You can prepare this in the slow cooker or on the stovetop.

Ingredients:

• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 oz. andouille sausage, sliced
• 3 tablespoons Creole seasoning
• 1lb dried red kidney beans
• 7 cups water
• cooked brown rice, for serving

Directions:

1. Place the first eight ingredients into a four-quart crockpot and cook on high for 7.5 hours.
2. Remove the lid partly for the last 30 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
3. Serve over cooked brown rice.

Nutrition:

Per serving: 450 calories

Recipe source: https://iowagirleats.com/not-so-fat-tuesday-lighter-red-beans-rice-crock-pot-recipe/