Caribbean Rice and Beans
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 55 minutes Yield: 6 servings
Description
This Caribbean-inspired rice and beans takes two pantry staples to the next level for a flavour-packed weeknight side dish. Delicious!
Ingredients
½ cup dried adzuki beans (125 mL)
1 can of coconut milk (400 ml)
½ cup water (125 mL)
1 tsp each ground allspice and ground ginger (5 mL)
1 cup brown basmati rice, or rice of choice (250 mL)
1 tbsp oil, of choice (15 mL)
1 cup yellow onion, diced (250 mL)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp salt (5 mL)
Garnish: chopped green onion
Preparation
In a medium saucepan, add adzuki beans and cover with 1½ cups of water. Ensure beans are fully submerged and covered by at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water. Over high heat, bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour or until the beans are tender. As the water boils down, you may need to add more to keep the beans submerged. Once cooked, drain and set aside until ready to use.
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add coconut milk, water, allspice, and ginger; whisk to combine. Add rice and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer. For cooking time, follow directions on the package.
Heat oil in a medium fry pan over medium-high heat; brown the onion, stirring often. Add garlic. Transfer the onion & garlic to the beans & rice, season with salt, and fold together. Garnish with green onions. Serve alongside grilled jerk chicken or grilled beef skewers.
Serve with a fresh mango avocado salsa.
*Find the Mango Avocado Salsa recipe on this site.
Original Caribbean Rice & Beans recipe link:
Better with Beans
https://ontariobeans.on.ca/recipe/caribbean-rice-and-beans/
