Ingredients:

• 1 pound dried red kidney beans

• ½ pound andouille smoked chicken sausage, thinly sliced

• 3 celery ribs, chopped

• 1 green bell pepper, chopped

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning

• 7 cups water

• 3 cups uncooked long-grain rice

• Garnish: sliced green onions
   
  

Preparation:

• Stir together first 8 ingredients in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH 7 hours or until beans are tender.

• Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. Serve with red bean mixture. Garnish, if desired.