One pot RICE & BEANS recipe || This rice and beans recipe slaps like crazy -How to cook rice & beans

beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Lentils provide similar protein and fiber, while split peas are often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: green chili

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity, while green chili is more economical.

seasoning cube

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: salt

A homemade blend can be healthier and cheaper than store-bought cubes.

Wash the rice and set aside.

In a hot, dry pan, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil.

Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onions and cook until they are extremely translucent.

Add tomato paste to the pan to give the dish color.

Add some water to help the tomato paste and garlic cook faster.

After about a minute, add seasoning cubes to the mixture.

Since the beans are pre-boiled, add them to the pan.

Add the washed rice to the pan.

Add in the chopped carrots.

Sprinkle in curry powder and salt to taste.

Measure and add hot water to the pan, ensuring the correct ratio of rice to water.

Once the water level is below the rice, add the coriander leaves and mix gently.

Reduce the heat and cover the pan to let the rice finish cooking.

Check if the rice is ready by ensuring there is no water left at the bottom of the pan.

Cover and let the rice sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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