RICE & BEANS (HAITIAN STYLE)

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This recipe for rice and beans is so delicious! I have adapted it from the traditional Haitian style of making rice and beans. The scent and taste of the cloves make the dish! Serve with avocado on the side and you'll want it every night of the week!

Provided by La La

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (8 ounce) package dry kidney beans
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 bulb shallot, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
1 tablespoon kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
ΒΌ teaspoon ground cloves
3 sprigs fresh parsley
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 scotch bonnet chile pepper

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large pot, and cover with 3 inches of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours, or until tender. Drain, reserving liquid.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute shallot and garlic until fragrant. Stir in cooked beans, and cook for 2 minutes. Measure reserved liquid, and add water to equal 5 cups; stir into skillet. Stir in the uncooked rice. Season with bay leaves, adobo seasoning, salt, pepper, and cloves. Place sprigs of parsley and thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper on top, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes. Remove thyme, parsley, and scotch bonnet pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52.2 g, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 975.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Polash Roy
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to add some variety to my weekly meal plan.


Marouane Bahi
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be perfect for people who like spicy food.


Akhtri Madam
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The rice and sauce were so flavorful that I didn't even miss the meat.


Hatim Muhammad
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice and beans. It's also a very affordable meal, which is always a plus.


okeh Sunday Kelvin
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it's a one-pot meal, which made cleanup a breeze.


M Urs
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. However, the rice and beans were cooked perfectly.


Kwande Sobantu
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I usually add a little bit of extra spice, but that's just my personal preference. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Haitian food.


Matthew Hernandez
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This was a great recipe! I made it exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. The rice and beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Md Touseef
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I'm not usually a fan of Haitian food, but this recipe changed my mind. The rice and beans were so flavorful and the pikliz added a nice spicy kick. I'll definitely be making this again.


pearl seakgosing
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This Haitian-style rice and beans recipe was a hit! The flavors were amazing and the beans were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the bell peppers and onions, which gave the dish a nice crunch and sweetness. I will definitely be ma