Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

🥘 Ingredients

• red beans 2 15-oz cans
• onion, finely chopped 1 cup
• chopped green pepper 1 cup
• chopped celery 1 cup
• thyme 2 tsp
• garlic 3 cloves
• vegetable broth 2.33 cups
• bay leaf 1
• smoke paprika 1 tsp
• cayenne ¼ tsp
• salt
• pepper

1. 1

   Place red beans , onion, finely chopped , chopped green pepper , chopped celery , thyme , garlic , vegetable broth , bay leaf , smoke paprika , and cayenne in a slow cooker .
2. 2

   Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours .
3. 3

   Stir in rice. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. 4

   Increase heat to high and cook 1 to 2 hours more.
5. 5

   Note: For brown rice, cook 2 more hours beyond the initial 4 to 5 hours.