Crock Pot Red Beans and Rice

Brown rice and beans is a perfect meal.  It's quick and easy, budget friendly, and you're likely to have most of these ingredients in your pantry.  If you don't have fresh vegetables on hand, feel free to use frozen ones instead! 

Makes: 6 Servings

Ingredients
2 cups uncooked brown rice
2 cans (15 oz each) dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 small onions, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
4 cups water (or low sodium vegetable broth)

Optional: ½ tsp salt and pepper, hot sauce, cooked sausage 

Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in slow cooker and stir together.
  2. Cook for 2 to 2 ½ hours (depending on how tender you like your rice). 

​Source: eatfresh.org
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 ¼ Cup

Calories: 300
Total fat: 1.5g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Protein: 10g
Sodium: 250mg
Carbohydrates: 62g
Added Sugar: 0g
Fiber: 8g