Crock Pot Cajun Red Beans

Ingredients:

1 lb dried kidney beans

1 green pepper, chopped

1 onion, chopped

3 celery stalks, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

4 tbsp Cajun seasoning

1 package andouille or turkey sausage, sliced (optional)

3 bay leaves

7 cups water

Directions:

1. In a large Crock Pot, add all ingredients. 

2. Cook on HIGH for 7 hours. Remove the lid and cook for another 30 minutes to thicken the sauce.

3. Serve alongside white/brown rice and top with green onion (optional). Makes 5-6 hearty servings.