Cooking beans in the crockpot will not only save time but the end results will have better texture and taste.
Red Beans in a Crockpot
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 6-8 hours
Meal Preparation Ingredients:
- 16 ounces kidney beans
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 small carrot, finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon sage
- 1/4 teaspoon marjoram
- 3 tablespoons parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper
Meal Preparation Directions:
- Put everything in the crock pot on high heat.
- Cook on high, covered for 6-10 hours. Check liquid level, adding water if needed to cover the beans.
- You can add ham or beef to complete the meal.
Meal Assembly:
Serves 20 – serve with a dinner salad and some fresh dinner rolls for a complete healthy dinner.
Tip: Double the ingredients for a make ahead freezer meal!
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