Latino Style Rice and Beans with Coconut Milk Recipe - Make It Easy Recipes

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream diluted with water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans offer similar nutrition and flavor, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat.

Add the chopped white onion, green onion, red pepper, green pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté until softened.

Add the boiled red kidney beans and beans broth to the pot.

Stir in the coconut milk, cumin, and salt, mixing well.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes.

Add the long grain white rice, stirring to combine.

Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and has absorbed the liquid.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes before serving.

Fluff the rice and beans with a fork, and garnish with chopped cilantro.

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