Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice is seriously one of my all-time favorite cozy meals. It’s so easy to throw together and it makes the house smell dreamy!
Soaking the dry beans the night before is a good idea because beans contain phytic acid. This anti-nutrient robs the body of minerals such as copper, magnesium and iron and is hard on the digestive system. So, an overnight soak of filtered water and a pinch of baking soda does the trick!
I purchase my sausage from 1915 farms, but if you don’t have a local farm to purchase from, brands like Bilinski’s organic sausage or Applegate are good choices.
You can serve the red beans and rice, with soaked rice, or if you need to avoid grains right now, you can serve it with cauliflower rice, or just skip the rice all together.
I hope you enjoy this slow cooker recipe as much as I do!
Read the full article originally published at deliciouslyorganic.net.