BELIZEAN RICE & BEANS not BEAN & RICES

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.

Start by measuring out 2 cups of premium white rice and rinse it thoroughly to remove starch, about 3-4 times until water is clear.

Drain the rice and let it sit to dry.

In a pot, add enough coconut oil to cover the bottom and heat it up.

Add the rinsed rice to the hot coconut oil and fry it up, stirring occasionally.

Measure out 2 cups of black beans, preferably homemade, and drain them.

Measure the bean water, aiming for half a cup, and top it up with regular water to ensure the right moisture level.

Add half of a pack of coconut milk powder to the pot with the rice, or the whole pack if desired.

Slowly add the bean water and regular water to the pot, cooking on high heat.

Once bubbling, cover the pot and reduce the heat to low, cooking for 15-20 minutes.

After 15 minutes, check the rice; if it's still wet, turn off the heat and let it sit covered to finish cooking.

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