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Rice and beans recipe
A hearty and flavorful classic from Belize!
Ingredients
- 300 g long grain rice
- 400 g canned black beans
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 500 ml vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cilantro
How to make Rice and beans
- Rinse 300 g of long grain rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and sauté 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the rinsed rice and mix in 400 g of drained canned black beans, 400 ml of coconut milk, and 500 ml of vegetable broth, along with seasoning.
- Add 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the pot, then stir the mixture until well combined.
- Bring everything to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Once cooked, gently fluff the rice and beans with a fork to combine, making sure not to mash the rice.
- Chop 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro and sprinkle over the dish for added flavor before serving.
- Serve warm as a side dish or main course and enjoy this delightful dish.
What is Rice and beans?
Rice and beans is a traditional dish from Belize, simmered in one pot, and takes about 45 minutes from start to finish. It is built around vegetable broth, canned black beans and coconut milk. The recipe below uses 10 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Rice and beans take?
At 45 minutes it is quicker than 69% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 20 dishes built on vegetable broth. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 20 minutes.
Any tips for making Rice and beans?
Using coconut milk enhances the flavor and creaminess.
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