Caribbean Rice And Peas/Beans Recipe, Easy Vegan/Vegeterian Food. Rice And Red Beans.

red kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and still provide a good texture.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream diluted with water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: habanero

Habaneros are often more accessible and provide similar heat.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

White rice is generally less expensive and cooks faster.

Soak the dried red kidney beans overnight in water.

Drain the beans and cook them in water on medium flame for about 30 minutes.

Set the cooked beans aside, keeping the cooking water for later use.

Heat oil in a pan and fry the chopped onions on medium heat until brown.

Remove the onions from the oil.

Wash the basmati rice thoroughly before using it.

Stir-fry the washed rice in the pan for about 1 minute.

Add salt to taste and the cooked beans along with the cooking water.

Mix well and cover the pan, cooking for about 5 minutes.

Stir the mixture again and cover to cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Check the rice and beans, cover again, and let it steam for about 6 more minutes until cooked.

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