Belizean Rice and Beans Recipe

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Ingredients:

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8 oz dried red kidney beans
2 cups rice
1 cup thick coconut milk
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove (optional)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp dried thyme

Directions:

Cover beans in water, and soak overnight.
Put beans in pot; add onions, bell pepper, garlic, and enough water to boil until beans are tender and whole. Add coconut milk, and seasonings.
Add rice to beans, and cook over gentle heat until liquid is absorbed. Stir gently with a fork, and add a little water as necessary, until rice is cooked.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	696.82 Kcal (2917 kJ)
Calories from fat	143.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.96g	25%
Sodium	309.34mg	13%
Potassium	1092.34mg	23%
Total Carbs	119.09g	40%
Sugars	4.42g	18%
Dietary Fiber	11.71g	47%
Protein	21.61g	43%
Vitamin C	21.7mg	36%
Iron	9.2mg	51%
Calcium	77.6mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	265.78 Kcal (1113 kJ)
Calories from fat	54.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.09g	25%
Sodium	117.99mg	13%
Potassium	416.65mg	23%
Total Carbs	45.42g	40%
Sugars	1.69g	18%
Dietary Fiber	4.47g	47%
Protein	8.24g	43%
Vitamin C	8.3mg	36%
Iron	3.5mg	51%
Calcium	29.6mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

14.5

Points
18

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free,
good source of fiber

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