New Orleans Style Beans

Name: New Orleans Style Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb pinto beans; 1 large diced onion; 1 large diced green pepper; 1 bay leaf; salt to taste; pepper to taste; garlic powder to taste

Prep: 15 min Cook: 480 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A hearty New Orleans-style bean dish featuring smoky sausage, seasoned vegetables, and flavorful spices, perfect for comforting family dinners or casual gatherings.

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Ingredients

1 lb pinto beans ⓘ
1 large diced onion ⓘ
1 large diced green pepper ⓘ
1 bay leaf ⓘ
salt to taste ⓘ
pepper to taste ⓘ
garlic powder to taste ⓘ

Instructions

Saute the diced onion and green pepper until tender.
Mix the sautéed vegetables with the remaining ingredients: pinto beans, bay leaf, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and sliced German sausage.
Cover with water in the slow cooker.
Cook on medium overnight or until beans are tender and flavors meld.
Ensure there is enough water to prevent the beans from boiling dry and burning.
Serve over rice.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

323 kcal 16% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.2g 18% DV

Total Fat 16.7g 21% DV

Carbs 40.3g 15% DV

Fiber 8.2g 29% DV

Sugar 2.8g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10279mg 100% DV

Potassium 303mg 6% DV

Cholesterol 16.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 85mcg 9% DV

Vitamin C 33.7mg 37% DV

Vitamin D 0.1mcg

Calcium 237mg 18% DV

Iron 12.6mg 70% DV

Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).