Discover the Secret to Perfect Belizean Rice & Beans with Ninja Foodi

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

red kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans offer similar nutrition with a different flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity.

Preheat the Ninja Foodi on sear for 5 minutes.

Add olive oil, then add chicken and cook until all the pink is gone.

Add minced garlic, stir, and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Add remaining seasonings except cilantro and stir well.

Add coconut milk and stir well.

Add rice and beans, stir well.

Lock the lid and pressure cook for 4 minutes with a 10-minute delayed release.

When done, open the lid, add cilantro, and stir well.

Taste and add salt, pepper, or cumin if needed. Enjoy!

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