Slow Cooker Creole Black Beans and Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
• 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a slow cooker, combine the sausage, black beans, onion, bell pepper, garlic, Creole seasoning, thyme, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Pour the chicken broth over the top and stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
3. Stir in the parsley and serve over cooked rice.

Interesting Facts

• Creole seasoning is a combination of herbs and spices that typically includes paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, and black pepper.
• Smoked sausage is a type of sausage that is smoked over wood-burning fires to give it a smoky flavor.
• Black beans are a type of legume that is high in protein and fiber.