Rice & Beans (Haitian Style)

Name: Rice & Beans (Haitian Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 120 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package dry kidney beans; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 bulb shallot, minced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning (Optional); 1 tablespoon kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 3 sprigs fresh parsley; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 scotch bonnet chile pepper

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This recipe for rice and beans is so delicious! I have adapted it from the traditional Haitian style of making rice and beans. The scent and taste of the cloves make the dish! Serve with avocado on the side and you'll want it every night of the week!

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Cook 2h

Serves 6

Difficulty Hard

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 6

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 341

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.9g 13%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 975mg 42%

Total Carbohydrate 52.2g 19%

Dietary Fiber 6.9g 25%

Total Sugars 1.2g

Protein 11.7g 23%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Place beans in a large pot, and cover with 3 inches of water.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours, or until tender.

Drain, reserving liquid.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Saute shallot and garlic until fragrant.

Stir in cooked beans, and cook for 2 minutes.

Measure reserved liquid, and add water to equal 5 cups; stir into skillet.

Stir in the uncooked rice.

Season with bay leaves, adobo seasoning, salt, pepper, and cloves.

Place sprigs of parsley and thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper on top, and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes.