Rice and beans / Gallo pinto con coco

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans provide similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

Grate the coconut to extract the milk.

Squeeze the grated coconut to get the milk.

Chop the onion, garlic, and sweet pepper.

Add salt to the mixture of beans and coconut cream.

Combine chopped onion, garlic, and sweet pepper with the beans and coconut cream.

Cook the mixture for 5 to 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Add the cooked rice to the mixture and stir to combine.

Adjust the amount of coconut cream to avoid stickiness.

Turn down the heat to cook slower and check the consistency of the dish.

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