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Rice & Beans (Haitian Style)

Name: Rice & Beans (Haitian Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
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 leaf (blank)s bay leaves; 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; 3 sprigs fresh parsley; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 scotch bonnet chile pepper

Rating: 4.08 stars

105 Ratings
86 Reviews
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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!

By La La

Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

2 hrs

total:

2 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

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.

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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.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

341.4 calories; 11.7 g protein; 52.2 g carbohydrates; 0 mg cholesterol; 975.3 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (86)

Most helpful positive review

Cid

03/05/2006

Used a 15 oz can of drained & rinsed kidney beans and reduced the amount of water to 1 1/2 cups and it was perfect! Used an African adobo spice mix which contains a bit more heat. Served with a roasted beer can jerk chicken. Read More

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Ann Clingerman Douglas

02/02/2006

This dish is way too hot! I've never used a scotch bonnet chile pepper before so didn't know what to expect. Don't know if we'll be able to eat it b/c of the spices...it smells good though! Read More

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(11)

105 Ratings

5 star values: 44
4 star values: 43
3 star values: 7
2 star values: 4
1 star values: 7

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Cid

03/05/2006

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Scotdog

02/27/2007

This is so good! I don't usually like Red Beans & Rice but I really like this. My local Walmart didn't have the scotch bonnet he said to substitute a habanero but I settled for a jalapeno sliced & seeded and thrown in the pot. It is the perfect heat for us. I did soak my beans first (habit). This recipe was nice because I actually cooked the beans yesterday put in fridge & finished tonight. Husband thought it was too "clovey" so I will use less next time. Read More

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(55)

TCASI10085

12/28/2003

this taste just like my mother's recipe! i never got it from her since she cooks from memory like most great mother chefs do!! the scotch bonnet pepper gave it the zip i needed and this recipe is adaptable to any beans. when i make it with black beans i use celery instead of shallots and it comes out great. thank you for this recipe. it will be a main staple in my home Read More

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PRETTYBE

03/26/2006

YUMMY! This surprised my Haitian parents and grandma. I made it to these specs just for fun - made me nervous at first because I'm used to making it a bit differently. It was DELICIOUS TASTY VERY EASY... Dad went back for more! Read More

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chef mikki

08/16/2005

I'm not a big fan of Red Beans and Rice but this is something special. The cloves give it that extra flavor which made the house smell incrediable. My husband came home and that was the first thing he said "what smells so good"? I didn't have the chili pepper so I used red pepper flakes just to give it a little heat. I also didn't have any parsley so I used dried and left it in. This recipe is something different then your plan old red beans and rice dish. Read More

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misshaiti

03/22/2011

It is similar to what my family has prepared for years so I give it a 4 because I think these seasonings will make it taste similar. Any red bean can be used (pinto kidney red) but the for the best red color in the rice I use red beans which are most similar to what we use at home. Also in order to get the red color of in the rice you have to start with dry beans instead of canned and cook the rice in the bean water. Read More

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Kym Cox Surridge

07/25/2006

We really enjoyed this. I've never made rice and beans from scratch so I followed the recipe exactly except I used quinoa instead of rice (which required a little tweaking of the water/grain measurements). It was so easy! After it was finished I added another tsp of adobo and chopped up half of the hot pepper for some extra heat. The flavor was so unique--the clove taste really came through. This dish is even good cold. Read More

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Ann Clingerman Douglas

02/02/2006

This dish is way too hot! I've never used a scotch bonnet chile pepper before so didn't know what to expect. Don't know if we'll be able to eat it b/c of the spices...it smells good though! Read More

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(11)

Betsy Lafontant

12/21/2011

Awesome! I come from a Haitian family and got used to my dad's cooking. However when I moved overseas, I cursed myself for not learning how to make on the most basic and beloved dishes in Haitian cuisine. This recipe taste just like my dad's, aunt and grandma's du riz colay and now I can make it for my little one. Delicious! Thanks! Read More

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Nutritional Information

Rice & Beans (Haitian Style)

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 341.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 23 %

carbohydrates: 17 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 27 %

sugars:

fat: 15 %

saturated fat: 7 %

cholesterol:

vitamin a iu: 26 %

niacin equivalents: 36 %

vitamin b6: 19 %

vitamin c: 37 %

folate: 57 %

calcium: 7 %

iron: 27 %

magnesium: 26 %

potassium: 19 %

sodium: 39 %

thiamin: 40 %

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*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.

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03/05/2006

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02/27/2007

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12/28/2003

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03/26/2006

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08/16/2005

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misshaiti

03/22/2011

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Kym Cox Surridge

07/25/2006

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Ann Clingerman Douglas

02/02/2006

This dish is way too hot! I've never used a scotch bonnet chile pepper before so didn't know what to expect. Don't know if we'll be able to eat it b/c of the spices...it smells good though!

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Betsy Lafontant