Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • 1 pound dried red beans
  • 1 1/2 to 2 pounds andouille sasage, sliced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 small jalapeno, seeded and diced (optional)
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Hot cooked rice, for serving
  • Green onions, for garnish

Instruction

  • Rinse and drain beans. Place in a medium saucepan and cover with water by 2 inches.
  • Bring beans to a boil on the stove top. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.
  • Place the remaining ingredients, except for the rice and green onions, in a slow cooker. Cover and turn to high.
  • When the beans have soaked for one hour, drain and add to the slow cooker. Continue cooking on high for 7-8 hours, or until beans are tender.
  • Serve over rice. Garnish with green onions.