Rice and Beans (Haitian Style)

Recipesfull introduces to you: Rice Side Dish Recipes. (Rice and Beans (Haitian Style)). 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!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs15 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Rice and Beans (Haitian Style)

Ingredients

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

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

3 sprigs fresh parsley

3 sprigs fresh thyme

1 scotch bonnet chile pepper

Arroz Verde (Green Rice with Cilantro)

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Nutritional Information

Rice and Beans (Haitian Style)

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 341.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.7g 23%

Carbohydrates: 52.2g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 6.9g 27%

Sugars: 1.2g

Fat: 9.9g 15%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 1305.1IU 26%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.7mg 36%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 19%

Vitamin C: 22.4mg 37%

Folate: 225.9mcg 57%

Calcium: 69.7mg 7%

Iron: 4.9mg 27%

Magnesium: 73.8mg 26%

Potassium: 664.1mg 19%

Sodium: 975.3mg 39%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 40%

Calories From Fat: 88.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.