Smoked Sausage and Red Beans
Smoked Sausage and Red Beans brings together tender kidney beans, smoky sausage, and fluffy rice in a slow cooker with Cajun spices, garlic, and a hint of heat from hot sauce. The result is rich, hearty, and deeply seasoned—ideal for a laid-back weekend dinner or feeding a hungry crowd. Serve it warm for a comforting, Louisiana-inspired meal.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoked Sausage and Red Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
In a 6-quart or larger slow cooker, add the smoked sausage, kidney beans, water, rice, onion, and garlic. Season with Cajun seasoning, hot pepper sauce, salt, and the bay leaf. Cover and set to High. Once the mixture is heated through, stir until everything is well combined.
- 2
Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or on High for 4 hours.
- Calories 662.63 kcal High 33%
- Protein 31.97 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 82.31 g 30%
- Total Fat 27.38 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 9.11 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.24 mg High 20%
- Sodium 1841.13 mg High 80%
- Dietary Fiber 19.22 g Good Source 69%
- Total Sugars 8.32 g --
- Added Sugars 3.32 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 58.03 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 5.58 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 953.43 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 0.53 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Smoked Sausage and Red Beans is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs 30 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cajun Seasoning, Dried Bay Leaves, Hot Sauce, and Kidney Beans. Each serving provides about 662.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoked Sausage and Red Beans?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Smoked Sausage and Red Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Cajun Seasoning, Dried Bay Leaves, Hot Sauce, Kidney Beans, Minced Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Smoked Sausage and Red Beans?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Smoked Sausage and Red Beans?
- About 4 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 662.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoked Sausage and Red Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Smoked Sausage and Red Beans healthy?
- Smoked Sausage and Red Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 662.63 calories and 31.97 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1841.13 mg (80% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.11 g (46% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.32 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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