Belizean Rice and Beans Recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

red kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are lower in calories and pinto beans are often cheaper.

Heat coconut oil in a pot over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion and green bell pepper until softened.

Add cooked red kidney beans, coconut milk, and water to the pot.

Stir in the washed long grain white rice and salt.

Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and let sit covered before serving.

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