BELIZEAN RICE AND BEANS

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This is from Just Food. I haven't tried it yet. In Belize they use a small piece of salt pork in it and omit the salt. I think that could be very good. I have no idea how long it takes to make.

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     Beans

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces dried red kidney beans
2 cups rice
1 cup thick coconut milk
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt (or a piece of salt pork)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Cover beans in water, and soak overnight.
  • Put beans in pot; add onions, bell pepper, garlic, and enough water to boil until beans are tender and whole. Add coconut milk, and seasonings.
  • Add rice to beans, and cook over gentle heat until liquid is absorbed. Stir gently with a fork, and add a little water as necessary, until rice is cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 823.4, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 11.7, Sodium 326.9, Carbohydrate 155.4, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 40.9, Protein 20.7

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