Unbelievable Belizean Rice and Beans: A Heavenly Delight!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
9 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
16

Ingredients

  • 1pounddry kidney beans

  • 1 ½quartswater, or as needed

  • 3clovesgarlic, minced

  • ½mediumonion, chopped

  • ½mediumred bell pepper, chopped

  • 1teaspoonvegetable oil

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • ¼teaspoonground black pepper

  • 1cupwhite rice

  • ¾cupcoconut milk

  • ¾cupwater

Cooking Directions

  1. Place kidney beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight.

  2. Drain and transfer beans to a stockpot. Add 1 1/2 quarts water (or as needed to cover) and bring to a boil. Add garlic, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the heat and stir in onion, bell pepper, oil, salt, and pepper.

  3. Cook and stir rice in a large saucepan over low heat until toasted and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add coconut milk, 3/4 cup water, and kidney beans; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe16
Calories168
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
3g
4%
Saturated Fat
2g
11%
Sodium
79mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
10%
Dietary Fiber
5g
17%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
8g
15%
Vitamin C
7mg
8%
Calcium
30mg
2%
Iron
3mg
16%
Potassium
440mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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