Rice & Beans Dominican Style

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans provide similar flavor with more fiber.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is heart-healthy.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity at a lower cost.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley provides freshness and is often more accessible.

Fry garlic and onions in a pot for 2-3 minutes.

Add red kidney beans and tomato paste to the pot and stir.

Boil water in a kettle and add it to the pot along with salt and chicken stock.

Add 3 cups of rice to the boiling water and stir.

Cover the pot and let it cook until the water disappears, stirring 2-3 times.

Once the water is gone, cover the rice with foil and let it steam for 15 minutes.

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