LORA'S RED BEANS & RICE

Lora's Red Beans & Rice image

My dear mother-in-law passed this simple recipe to me. With meats, beans and savory veggies that simmer all day, it's tasty, easy and economical, too! -Carol Simms, Madison, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 8h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) dried kidney beans (about 2-1/2 cups)
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham (about 1 pound)
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked andouille chicken sausage links or flavor of choice, sliced
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

Place beans in a large bowl; add cool water to cover. Soak overnight., Drain beans, discarding water; rinse with cool water. Place beans in a greased 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in ham, sausage, vegetables, pepper sauce, garlic and salt. Add water to cover by 1 in., Cook, covered, on low, until beans are tender, 8-9 hours. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 906mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 23g protein.