Black Beans and Rice | Black Beans and rice Recipe | How to make Beans and Rice | by @chefali1027

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and pinto beans are often less expensive.

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: quinoa

Brown rice offers more fiber while quinoa is often similarly priced.

Soak black beans in water overnight.

Rinse soaked beans and drain.

Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, scallions, and minced garlic; sauté until softened.

Stir in pimento seeds, thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper; cook for a minute until fragrant.

Add soaked beans and water; bring to a boil.

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

Remove scotch bonnet pepper and season with salt, black pepper, and all-purpose seasoning.

In a separate pot, cook white rice according to package instructions using coconut milk instead of water.

Fluff cooked rice and serve topped with black beans.

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