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Slow Cooker Cajun Black Beans and Okra – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Slow Cooker Cajun Black Beans and Okra

This Slow Cooker Cajun Black Beans and Okra recipe is the ultimate 'set it and forget it' dish. Bold Cajun spices, hearty black beans, and a medley of vegetables simmer to perfection for a wholesome, plant-based meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 250 serving
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 2 15-ounce / 425 g (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 28-ounce / 794 g (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 16-ounce / 454 g (16 oz) package frozen sweet pepper and onion stir-fry vegetables
  • 2 cups (200 g / 7.1 oz) frozen cut okra
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons / 10 to 15 g (0.53 oz) Cajun seasoning
  • 3 cups (555 g / 19.6 oz) hot cooked white or brown rice, for serving
  • Chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
  • for Success
  • Control the heat by starting with 2 teaspoons (10 ml / 0.3 fl oz) of Cajun seasoning. Taste before serving and stir in more if you prefer a spicier dish. A dash of hot sauce also works wonders.
  • This dish is fantastic for meal prep. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The flavors get even better overnight!

Method
 

  1. In the basin of a 3 ½- to 4 ½-quart slow cooker, combine the rinsed black beans, undrained diced tomatoes, frozen stir-fry vegetables, frozen okra, and Cajun seasoning.
  2. Stir everything together until well combined.
  3. Secure the lid and cook on the LOW setting for 6 to 8 hours or on the HIGH setting for 3 to 4 hours, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded.
  4. Serve the hot Cajun bean mixture generously over fluffy cooked rice.
  5. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped green onions, if desired.
  6. While designed for convenience, you can substitute the frozen stir-fry mix with 1 large freshly chopped bell pepper and 1 chopped yellow onion.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 14gFat: 1g

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