Island Style Rice and Beans

Rice and beans is a popular dish in many Caribbean and Latin American countries, with each region adding its own twist to the recipe.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Island Style Rice and Beans

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Caribbean, Island Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1260

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Rice
• 1 can Black beans
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 can Coconut milk
• 2 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper
• 1 teaspoon Allspice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 chopped Cilantro

Instructions

1. Rinse and drain the beans.
2. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper, and cook until softened.
3. Add the rice and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the drained beans, coconut milk, water, thyme, Scotch bonnet pepper, allspice, salt, and black pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
6. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
7. Fluff the rice with a fork, remove the Scotch bonnet pepper, and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 315kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 49g17%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.