Rice & Beans (Haitian Style)
Rice and beans is a staple dish in Haitian cuisine and is often served as a side dish or main course.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Rice
- 1 cup Red Kidney Beans
- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 clove Garlic Cloves
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 1 whole Scotch Bonnet Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 stalk Green Onion
- 1 tablespoon Parsley
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- Rinse the rice and beans separately.
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, thyme, and Scotch bonnet pepper. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the rice and stir to coat it with the oil.
- Add the beans, coconut milk, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Add enough water to cover the rice and beans by about an inch.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
- Simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the rice and beans are cooked and tender.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped green onion and parsley.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Total Carbohydrate 80g27%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 10g20%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.