🍚My SPECIAL, Easy Caribbean Coconut Rice & Peas | VEGAN | Cooking w/ Ashley

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.

Introduce the recipe for Caribbean rice and peas as a vegan version.

Mention that usually chicken bouillon is added, but this version is vegan.

Encourage viewers to try the recipe and tag on Instagram if they make it.

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