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🍽️ Caribbean Rice and Beans Mix

315 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

• 200 g dried kidney beans
• 2 garlic cloves
• salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 200 g basmati rice
• 0.5 red chili pepper
• 150 ml unsweetened coconut milk
• white pepper
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the beans in a sieve under cold water and let them drain well.
2. 2. Peel the garlic cloves and press them lightly.
3. 3. Place the beans, garlic, and a bay leaf in a pot with about 750 milliliters of salted water.
4. 4. Cook the beans over low heat for 50 to 60 minutes until they are soft.
5. 5. Cook the rice according to the instructions on the package.
6. 6. Drain the rice and let it drip dry.
7. 7. Cut the chili peppers into thin rings.
8. 8. Add the coconut milk, chili rings, pepper, cumin, and a little salt to a pot.
9. 9. Bring the coconut milk mixture to a boil once.
10. 10. Drain the cooked beans and remove the garlic and bay leaf.
11. 11. Mix the beans with the warm rice, coconut milk mixture, and lime juice in a bowl.
12. 12. Season the dish to taste with spices.
13. 13. Serve the dish garnished with fresh coriander.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 315
• Protein: 10 g · Fett/Fat: 9 g · Carbs: 48 g