Rice & Beans (Haitian Style)

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!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 341 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 sprigs fresh parsley
• 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
• 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning (Optional)
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 scotch bonnet chile pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) package dry kidney beans
• 1 bulb shallot, minced

Recipe Instructions

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.

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.