Quick and easy Liberian dry rice recipe

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

green beans

🥗Healthier: asparagus

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Asparagus is a nutritious alternative, while frozen peas are economical.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while bell peppers are milder and cheaper.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, and green beans; cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Add minced garlic and ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add soaked rice to the pot and stir to coat in the vegetable mixture.

Pour in chicken broth, add thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil.

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

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

Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot.

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