How to Cook Belizean Rice & Beans (5 Minute Tutorial) Belize on a plate

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

red kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans offer similar nutrition with a different flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity.

Measure 4 cups of black-eyed beans and wash them thoroughly to remove dirt.

Place the washed beans into a pot and turn the stove to high heat.

Crush and add fresh garlic to the beans.

Add black pepper, one whole onion, fresh oregano, and thyme to the pot with the beans.

Cover the pot and let the beans cook for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, checking occasionally to ensure there is enough water.

After about 1.5 hours, prepare to cook the rice by using a special pot.

Add 3 cans of coconut milk to the beans and stir.

Salt the mixture to taste.

Measure and wash 4 cups of rice to remove starch, washing at least twice.

Add the washed rice to the pot with the beans and coconut milk and stir.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.

Check the rice after about 1.5 to 2 hours to ensure it is cooked and soft.

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