Belizean Rice and Beans

Name: Belizean Rice and Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 595 min
Ingredients: 1 pound dry kidney beans; 1.5 quarts water, or as needed; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 medium onion, chopped; 0.5 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup white rice; 0.75 cup coconut milk; 0.75 cup water

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Rice and beans are a staple in my country, Belize. This traditional Belizean recipe is super delicious, and coconut milk gives it an original flavor. It goes great with stewed chicken and potato salad or cole slaw.

Recipe by kaelirebecca

Updated on February 12, 2023

close up view of Belizean Rice and Beans with green peppers

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs 40 mins

Additional Time:

8 hrs

Total Time:

9 hrs 55 mins

Servings:

16

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Ingredients

1 pound dry kidney beans
1 ½ quarts water, or as needed
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ medium onion, chopped
½ medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup white rice
¾ cup coconut milk
¾ cup water

Directions

Place kidney beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight.
Drain and transfer beans to a stockpot. Add 1 1/2 quarts water (or as needed to cover) and bring to a boil. Add garlic, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the heat and stir in onion, bell pepper, oil, salt, and pepper.
Cook and stir rice in a large saucepan over low heat until toasted and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add coconut milk, 3/4 cup water, and kidney beans; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

168	Calories
3g	Fat
29g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 168
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Sodium 79mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 29g	10%
Dietary Fiber 5g	17%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 7mg	34%
Calcium 30mg	2%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 440mg	9%

* 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.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.