Indulge in the delectable flavors of slow-cooker coconut red beans and rice, a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the richness of coconut milk, the savory smokiness of red beans, and the fluffy texture of rice. This soul-satisfying meal is not only incredibly delicious but also a breeze to prepare, thanks to the convenience of a slow cooker.
As the slow cooker works its magic, your kitchen will be filled with an enticing aroma that teases your taste buds. The tender red beans, simmered in a creamy coconut-infused broth, absorb all the luscious flavors, creating a symphony of taste in every bite. The fluffy rice, cooked to perfection alongside the beans, soaks up the flavorful broth, making each grain a delectable delight.
This versatile dish can be tailored to your preferences with the addition of various seasonings, vegetables, and proteins. Feel free to incorporate diced bell peppers, crisp celery, or savory sausage to add extra layers of flavor and texture. For a touch of heat, a sprinkle of cayenne pepper or a dash of chili powder can elevate the dish to a new level of deliciousness.
Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this slow-cooker coconut red beans and rice recipe is sure to impress. Its ease of preparation, combined with its tantalizing taste, makes it a perfect choice for busy weeknights, casual gatherings, or potluck events. So, gather your ingredients, set your slow cooker, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
SLOW COOKER RED BEANS AND RICE
Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice! This vegan red beans and rice recipe is so satisfying and perfect for chilly winter days. Consider this your new I don't feel like cooking but I want something that's stick to my ribs cozy yet not covered in butter, cream or cheese. It's like a rice casserole for the adult crowd, smoky beans and creamy rice that takes all of five minutes to throw together.
Provided by Alex Caspero
Categories slowcooker
Time 5h10m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- First, place the red beans, onion, green pepper, celery, thyme, garlic, vegetable broth, bay leaf, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper in a slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
- Then, if serving as a one-pot meal, stir in the rice, pinch of salt and pepper, and increase the slow cooker heat to high and cook for 1-2 hours depending on the rice you use (see notes.) Serve with extra hot sauce, as desired.
- Or, if serving separately from rice, make the rice as directed on the stovetop or in a rice maker. Next, divide the beans into four bowls and top with a scoop of cooked rice. Finally, serve with extra hot sauce, as desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/6th recipe, Calories 175 calories, Sugar 5.7 g, Sodium 312.3 mg, Fat 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 8.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
SLOW COOKER COCONUT RED BEANS AND RICE
This is a Stephanie O'Dea Slow Cooker recipe and it is very easy way to make delicious Caribbean Red Beans and Rice. Creamy and flavorful. Wants me to go out and buy a parrot.
Provided by mandabears
Categories Caribbean
Time 8h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Use a 4 quart slow cooker.
- Sort beans and soak overnight in water to cover.
- In the morning drain the water and dump the beans in a large pot of fresh water.
- Boil rapidly on the stovetop for at least 10 minutes before draining and putting in the crockpot.
- Per Stephanie O'Dea Red beans MUST be boiled on the stovebefored being added to the slow cooker to kill a possible toxin that occurs naturally.
- Add onion, garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Pour in the entire can of coconut milk(the creamy stuff, too) and chicken broth.
- Stir in raw rice and kosher salt.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until beans are bite tender.
- Before eating, squeeze on a bit of lime juice.
- "These are some killer beans. I loved how everything cooked together in one pot and how coconuty the rice tasted. My grandma took home in a big Tupperware and reported back that they froze and reheated quite well(she nuked to reheat).".
SLOW COOKER RED BEANS AND RICE
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories side-dish
Time 8h20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a slow cooker, combine the beans, andouille, celery, ham shank, onions, bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, onion powder, paprika, brown sugar and 2 teaspoons salt. Add the chicken stock and 2 cups water and stir to mix.
- Cook on the high setting until the beans are tender, 6 to 8 hours. Season with salt. Serve with rice, topped with scallions.
RED BEANS AND RICE
This is my uncle Willie's recipe. He's from Mississippi but has a love for everything New Orleans. I would watch him make this dish over the holidays, so this is my memory of watching Willie all those years. And great rice? I will show you the best trick for cooking it!
Provided by JJ Johnson
Categories side-dish
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Generously coat the bottom of a large, heavy-bottom saucepan with oil. Add the onion and cook until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the bell pepper and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and the onions are translucent.
- Add the garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne, oregano, basil, thyme, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Add the beans, ham hock and broth and simmer, partially covered, for 1 hour.
- Remove the ham hock from the pan but let the beans continue to cook. When the hock is cool enough to handle, take the meat off the bone, chop it into bite-size pieces and return it to the pan.
- Add the rice to the pan along with 1 cup water if more liquid is needed. Cook, tightly covered, until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Serve in bowls garnished with parsley.
SLOW COOKER RED BEANS AND RICE
Born and raised in Louisiana, this is a Monday staple. Red kidney beans slow cooked with smoked sausage served over rice with cornbread on the side. Yum!
Provided by DaleAnn82
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas
Time 8h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine water, kidney beans, sausage, onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, and bay leaf in the bowl of a slow cooker and stir to combine. Set slow cooker to Low and cook for at least 8 hours. Remove bay leaf and discard. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 28.9 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 675.6 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
VEGAN SLOW COOKER RED BEANS AND RICE
This vegan version of New Orleans-style red beans and rice omits the sausage and ham hock, and instead adds smoked paprika, miso and soy sauce for a savory, rounded flavor. If you have a favorite Cajun or Creole spice mixture on hand, use 1 heaping tablespoon of it in place of the sage, cayenne, garlic, onion powders and sweet paprika, and taste before adding any salt, as seasoning blends contain a varying amount of sodium. These vegan beans are not as creamy as the ones made with pork, so smash a few against the side of the pot before serving to thicken the liquid. Serve with hot sauce, preferably a vinegary, cayenne-based Louisiana-style sauce like Crystal, Louisiana brand or Tabasco.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Time 7h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium. Add the onion, season with salt, and cook, stirring, until the onion is limp and translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the celery and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the chopped garlic, miso paste, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne and sage, if using. Grind in a generous amount of black pepper and add 3/4 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine until the miso has dissolved, then remove from the heat and scrape the mixture into a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Add the beans, bay leaves, thyme and 6 cups water. Cook on high until the beans are very tender and creamy, about 7 hours.
- If your beans are not bubbling at all by the time they are done cooking, turn the heat up to high and let them bubble for about 10 minutes, to make them easier to digest.
- Before serving, add the soy sauce, and season to taste with salt and cayenne. Using a fork or the back of a spoon, mash some of the beans against the side of the slow cooker to make the mixture slightly creamy. (It will continue to thicken as it sits.) Discard the bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Top the beans with hot cooked rice and scallions; serve with hot sauce.
SLOW COOKER RED BEANS AND RICE
This slow cooker version of New Orleans-style red beans requires about 20 minutes to toss together in the morning and can be ready to eat when you walk in the door after work. Creamy and comforting, it is traditionally flavored with a leftover pork bone, so if you happen to have one, feel free to throw that in instead of a ham hock. And if you have a favorite Cajun or Creole spice mixture on hand, use 1 heaping tablespoon of it in place of the sage, cayenne, garlic, onion and paprika powders, and taste before adding any salt, as seasoning blends contain a varying amount of sodium. Adding hot sauce at the end is key: The best kind to use is a vinegary, cayenne-based, Louisiana-style sauce, like Crystal, Louisiana brand or Tabasco. (Here is a vegan version of this recipe.)
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, beans, sausages, main course
Time 7h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium. Add the onion, season with salt, and cook, stirring, until the onion is limp and translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the celery and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the chopped garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne and sage (if using); grind in a generous amount of black pepper and add 3/4 teaspoon salt. Stir well to combine all the ingredients, then remove from the heat and scrape the mixture into a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker.
- Add the beans, bay leaves, thyme, sausage, ham hock and 6 cups water. Cook on high until the beans are very tender and creamy, about 7 hours.
- If your beans are not bubbling at all by the time they are done cooking, turn the heat up to high and let them bubble for about 10 minutes, to make them easier to digest.
- Before serving, add salt or cayenne to taste. Using a fork or the back of a spoon, mash some of the beans against the side of the slow cooker to make the mixture slightly creamy. (It will continue to thicken as it sits.) Discard the bay leaves and thyme sprigs; you can pick the meat off the ham hock if you like. Top the beans with hot cooked rice and scallions; serve with hot sauce.
Tips:
- Choose the right beans: Red beans are the traditional choice for this dish, but you can also use black beans or kidney beans. If you're using dried beans, be sure to soak them overnight before cooking.
- Rinse the beans well before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
- Use fresh vegetables. Fresh vegetables will give your dish the best flavor. If you don't have fresh vegetables on hand, you can use frozen vegetables in a pinch.
- Don't overcook the beans. Overcooked beans will be mushy and bland. Cook the beans until they are just tender.
- Add the coconut milk at the end of cooking. This will help to prevent the coconut milk from curdling.
- Serve the dish with rice. Rice is the traditional accompaniment to this dish, but you can also serve it with bread or tortillas.
Conclusion:
Slow cooker coconut red beans and rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The creamy coconut milk and tender beans are a perfect combination, and the dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.
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