HAITIAN STYLE RICE AND BEANS| EASY RECIPE

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Kidney beans are often less expensive and still provide protein.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often cheaper and has a neutral taste.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar provides acidity at a lower cost.

Rinse the beans and soak them if necessary.

In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add chopped cloves and sauté until fragrant.

Stir in tomato sauce and cook for a minute.

Add the soaked beans and water; bring to a boil.

Add rice and maggie cube; season with salt to taste.

Cover and simmer until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

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