New Orleans Red Beans And Rice

Yield: 3 1/2 quarts

Ingredients

• 1  pound  dried red beans
• 7  cups  water
• 1  green bell pepper, chopped
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 3  celery stalks, chopped
• 3  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2  pound  andouille sausage, sliced
• 3  tablespoons  Creole seasoning
• Hot cooked rice
• Garnish: sliced green onions

Preparation

Place first 8 ingredients in a 4-quart slow cooker.

Cook, covered, at HIGH 7 hours or until beans are tender. Serve with hot cooked rice. Garnish, if desired.