Haitian Red Beans And Rice {diri kole ak pwa} - Savory Thoughts

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

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

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made from scraps.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often cheaper while still being neutral in flavor.

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: quinoa

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative that can be cost-effective.

Wash the beans thoroughly.

In the instant pot, add water followed by the beans.

Cover the instant pot and turn the knob to sealing.

Pressure cook the beans on high for 20 minutes.

Once done, perform a quick release and drain the beans, reserving the water.

Return to the instant pot, click on sauté and adjust the timer for 5 minutes.

Add in the vegetable oil and allow it to heat up.

Once heated, add in the garlic followed by the onions; stir well and sauté for about 1 minute.

Add in the drained beans and stir lightly.

Season with salt, black pepper, and ground cloves or allspice.

Add in the washed rice and the reserved water from the beans, followed by coconut milk; stir well to combine.

Cover the instant pot and select the rice setting, allowing it to cook for 12 minutes.

Once done, perform a quick release and fluff the rice.

Transfer the rice to a serving bowl.

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