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Andouille Sausage, Red Beans & Rice (in the Crockpot)! 

I meal prepped this AMAZING high protein, low calorie meal to have for dinner and for lunches throughout the week, and oh my GOSH it was SO GOOD! It came together so quickly and easily, with no pre-cooking before you add it to the slow cooker!

This is definitely one of those dishes that just gets better in the fridge every day. ...and this one is also definitely gonna be on rotation during football season for game day!


Makes 4 servings (Sausage & Red Beans only): 32g Protein, 23g Fiber, 474 Calories per serving
(with ½ cup rice: 34g Protein, 23g Fiber, 595 Calories per serving)
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Dietary: High Fiber, High Protein, Low Calorie, Low Fat
Description

Just throw everything in and let the slow cooker do all the work!

Ingredients
  • 1/2 Onion, diced
  • 1 Bell Pepper, diced (use any color you like!)
  • 2 stalks Celery
  • 4 cloves Garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup Dried Red Beans
  • 4 Andouille Sausage Links by Aidells, sliced
  • 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 3 cups Water
Instructions
  1. 1

    Combine everything in the crockpot, making sure that the beans are submerged in the water.

  2. 2

    Cook on low 4-6 hours, or on high 8-10 hours, until the beans are cooked.

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Read it online: https://fitover50foodie.com/recipe/crockpot-andouille-sausage-red-beans-and-rice/
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FitOver50Foodie
I make delicious and satisfying high protein, high fiber, low calorie meals!

When I hit my 50s and went into menopause, it felt like my body had been taken over by an alien! Despite cooking at home and eating whole, clean foods, I started gaining weight, felt exhausted all the time, and—let’s be honest—I was mad at everyone!

I found myself visiting doctors often, desperate to feel healthy again.

Everything changed when I discovered the power of prioritizing protein at every meal and lifting heavy weights to build muscle! I finally feel like myself again!

I make delicious and satisfying high protein, high fiber, low calorie meals that work if you are in a calorie deficit, looking for protein, trying to build and retain muscle or just want some inspiration in the kitchen for what to cook and eat!

I can’t wait for you to join me in my kitchen!