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Juneteenth Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

A flavorful and hearty dish perfect for celebrating Juneteenth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: African American, Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beans and Rice
  • 1 cup red beans soaked overnight
  • 1 cup rice uncooked
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a slow cooker, combine soaked red beans, water, olive oil, onion, garlic, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until beans are tender.
  3. About 30 minutes before serving, add the uncooked rice to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir well and continue cooking until rice is tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for gatherings and can be served with cornbread.

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