How To Make Haitian Rice With Black Beans

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans offer similar texture and flavor, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier but can be pricier, while canola oil is a cost-effective alternative.

Add a little salt and vegetable oil to a pot to start cooking the rice.

Add the apce (a spice mixture) to the pot and let it cook for a little bit.

Once the apce is fully cooked, add the black beans to the pot.

If you like crispy beans, let the beans cook longer until they are crispy.

Add the bean cooking water to the pot, or additional water if desired.

Add the remaining ingredients: cilantro, a whole green bell pepper, cloves, butter, and Maggie seasoning.

Cover the pot and let it boil.

Once boiling, add salt to taste after the Maggie seasoning has dissolved.

Wash the rice and add it to the pot, stirring to prevent sticking.

Cover the pot with foil and let it cook for about 15 minutes.

After cooking, remove the green pepper, cilantro, and cloves before serving.

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