How to make Caribbean Rice and Beans

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while adding creaminess.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa adds protein and fiber.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans are often less expensive and widely available.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño offers heat without the cost.

Wash the beans until the water runs clear.

Add the washed beans to a pot with 8 to 10 cups of water.

Dice 3/4 of a medium onion and add it to the pot.

Add 4 cloves of garlic to the pot.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of thyme and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the pot.

Add shortening to the pot (optional) and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Heat the pot and add oil, then add chopped bell pepper and onions.

Add cumin to the bell pepper and onions.

Add the rice to the pot and mix it around with the seasonings.

Add the cooked beans and about 1 to 2 cups of bean liquid to the pot.

Add 5 cups of liquid from the beans to the pot.

Eyeball and add half of a packet of coconut milk to the pot and stir.

Cover the pot and cook for 20 to 25 minutes until the rice is fluffy and soft.

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