Belizean Black Beans and Rice

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

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

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while the substitute is more affordable.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa offers more protein, while bulgur is typically cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, and canola oil is often less costly.

Measure 1 cup of uncooked black beans and rinse them in a colander.

Add the rinsed beans to a large pot with 8 cups of water and set on high heat to boil.

Add chopped onion, cilantro, and a little garlic to the pot with the beans.

Boil the beans for about 2 hours, adding more water as needed to prevent burning.

Measure 2 cups of long grain rice and rinse it before adding to the beans.

Add half a can of coconut milk to the pot with the beans and rice.

Stir the mixture and adjust the water level to ensure it covers the rice by one inch.

Cover the pot and reduce heat to medium, cooking for about 40 minutes until done.

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