Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried red kidney beans, rinsed
• ½ pound smoked sausage, thinly sliced (andouille or smoked)
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• 7 cups water
• 4 cups uncooked long grain rice
• green onions, chopped, for garnish
• fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. Add red kidney beans, smoked sausage, celery, bell pepper, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, chili powder, and water to a 6-quart slow cooker. Set on high setting and cook for 6 hours.
2. Cook rice according to package directions.
3. Serve red beans over top of the cooked rice. Top with fresh green onions and parsley.