Caribbean Casserole

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: vegan cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Vegan cheese offers a dairy-free option.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often less expensive and ready to use.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: habanero pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño pepper

Jalapeños provide heat at a lower cost.

Heat a skillet and add oil.

Add chopped white onion and green peppers to the skillet.

Cook the vegetables for about 3 minutes until they are tender but not browned.

Add stewed tomatoes with their liquid to the skillet.

Add black beans and bring the mixture to a boil.

Add garlic powder and oregano, stirring to combine.

Once boiling, add uncooked instant brown rice and stir well.

Lower the heat, cover the skillet, and let it cook for 5 minutes.

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