Caribbean-Style Rice and Beans

Serves 6 to 8
Time 45 min
Caribbean-Style Rice and Beans

Inspired by a favorite Caribbean staple, this black beans and rice dish has the warm flavors of coconut, allspice and cinnamon. It is traditionally served with chicken, fish or pork. Inspired by Whole Planet Foundation® microcredit client recipes.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    1 can (13.5-ounce)light coconut milk divided
    3/4 teaspoonfine sea salt divided
    1 cuplong-grain white rice
    1 tablespooncoconut oil
    1 largeyellow onion chopped
    1red bell pepper chopped
    4 clovesgarlic finely chopped
    1/4 teaspoonground allspice
    1/4 teaspoonground cinnamon
    1/8 teaspooncayenne pepper
    1 can (15-ounce)black beans rinsed and drained
    1 teaspoonfresh thyme leaves

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Method

Place of the 3/4 cup coconut milk, 1 1/4 cups water, 1/4 teaspoon salt and rice in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.


Meanwhile, in a large high-sided skillet, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat until melted and hot. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic and cook until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in allspice, cinnamon, cayenne and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add beans, remaining coconut milk and 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until thickened and heated through, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in coconut rice and thyme.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

210

Total Fat

6g

Saturated Fat

4.5g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

260mg

Total Carbohydrate

34g

Dietary Fiber

4g

Total Sugars

2g

Protein

6g

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