West Indian Rice and Beans

West Indian Rice and Beans
West Indian Rice and Beans
Suitable accompaniments to this risotto-like dish are crusty bread, an avocado and orange salad with a cilantro vinaigrette and, to top it off, coconut pie.
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Central American/Caribbean Bean Rice Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Kwanzaa Coconut Jalapeño Bon Appétit
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Carbohydrate 100 g(33%)
  • Fat 10 g(15%)
  • Fiber 11 g(44%)
  • Protein 17 g(35%)
  • Saturated Fat 6 g(32%)
  • Sodium 1858 mg(77%)
  • Calories 571

Preparation Combine 2 cups vegetable broth, kidney beans, coconut milk, minced jalapño chili, thyme and allspice in heavy large saucepan. Bring mixture to boil over medium-high heat. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer mixture uncovered until most of liquid is absorbed and rice is almost tender, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Mix 3/4 cup green onions into rice. Continue to simmer until rice is very tender and mixture is creamy, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if mixture seems dry, about 5 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup green onions and serve.

Preparation Combine 2 cups vegetable broth, kidney beans, coconut milk, minced jalapño chili, thyme and allspice in heavy large saucepan. Bring mixture to boil over medium-high heat. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer mixture uncovered until most of liquid is absorbed and rice is almost tender, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Mix 3/4 cup green onions into rice. Continue to simmer until rice is very tender and mixture is creamy, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if mixture seems dry, about 5 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup green onions and serve.