Rice & Beans (Haitian Style) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (8 oz) package dry kidney beans
4 tbsp olive oil
1 bulb shallot, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 bay leaves
1 tsp adobo seasoning (optional)
1 tbsp kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 tsp ground cloves
3 sprigs fresh parsley
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 scotch bonnet chile pepper

Directions:

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.
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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	137.44 Kcal (575 kJ)
Calories from fat	87.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.71g	15%
Cholesterol	0.19mg	0%
Sodium	439.69mg	18%
Potassium	100.65mg	2%
Total Carbs	11.38g	4%
Sugars	1.51g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.62g	2%
Protein	1.56g	3%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	4%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	15.1mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	220.29 Kcal (922 kJ)
Calories from fat	140.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.56g	15%
Cholesterol	0.3mg	0%
Sodium	704.74mg	18%
Potassium	161.32mg	2%
Total Carbs	18.25g	4%
Sugars	2.41g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.99g	2%
Protein	2.51g	3%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	4%
Iron	1mg	4%
Calcium	24.2mg	2%

* 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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