Kidney bean stew with smoky, Cajun-inspired flavors and a meaty texture is an absolutely delicious, 1-pot comfort food dinner! Make it in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop using dried or cooked kidney beans. (gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free. 20 grams protein, 19 grams fiber per serving)
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Kidney bean stew with smoky, creamy, Cajun-inspired flavors is an absolutely delicious, 1-pot comfort food dinner! Make it in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop using dried or cooked kidney beans. (gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free. 24 grams protein, 20 grams fiber per serving)

The chilly weather in Seattle has me craving something hearty and warm. I love kidney beans and wanted to make Southern, Cajun-style red beans, but I also wanted it to be thick with more texture, like a chili with those rich, Cajun flavors. So this is kind of a mix of the two.
Smoky kidney bean stew is great with your favorite toppings, or you can serve it with rice. It’s a really hearty meal. We use red lentils to thicken the stew and give it a meaty texture, though you can also use brown lentils, because they will break down during the cooking time needed for the kidney beans.

You can cook this two ways. You can cook the kidney beans first and then add the lentils and cook the whole stew, or you can add everything together and cook it that way. Both methods are listed below. 

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