Haitian Rice and Beans | Haitian Food | Rice and Peas| Diri ak Pwa| Manje Ayisyen

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

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

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients, while white rice is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

Wash the black beans and add them to a pot with water.

Add garlic and scallions to the pot with beans.

Cook the beans for 40 to 45 minutes until done.

Fry the scallions in a pan.

Add the water used to boil the beans to the pan with fried scallions.

Wash the rice twice before adding it to the pot.

Mix the rice with the beans and scallions in the pot.

Add butter to the mixture and cover the pot.

Cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the rice is done.

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