How to cook RICE WITH RED BEANS

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Kidney beans are lower in calories and canned beans save time.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Soak black beans overnight in water, then drain.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the soaked black beans and cook for 2 minutes.

Add coconut milk, water, thyme, bay leaves, and pimento; bring to a boil.

Add rinsed rice and salt; stir to combine.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.

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

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in lime juice and chopped scallions.

Serve warm, garnished with additional lime wedges if desired.

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