Slow-Cooker New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

Yummy, creamy, and spicy comfort food. Adapted from Southern Living.

Ingredients:
~1 lb. dried red beans
~7 cups chicken stock
~1 red bell pepper, chopped
~1 med. onion, chopped
~5 celery stalks with leaves, chopped
~3 garlic cloves, minced
~3 tbs. creole seasoning
~hot cooked rice
~green onions for garnish

1. Place first 7 ingredients in a slow-cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours or until beans are tender.
2. Serve with hot cooked rice (we used basmati, which has a very creamy texture) and garnish with green onions.