Recette Diri Shela | Diri Chode Ak Pwa Congo | Episode 61 { Creole }

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans are lower in calories, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is typically cheaper.

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Soak the black beans overnight in water, then drain.

Heat olive oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the soaked black beans, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Add water to cover the beans by about an inch; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beans are tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

Once beans are tender, add the rice; stir to combine.

Add more water if necessary to cover the rice by about an inch.

Bring to a boil again, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.

Fluff the rice and beans with a fork before serving.

Drizzle with lime juice.

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