Belizean Traditional Beans and Rice

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 5

Belizean Traditional Beans and Rice recipe for a taste of Central America

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

1 hr

Ready In

1 hr 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

365

Sugar

Fat

15g

Belizean Traditional Beans and Rice is a staple dish in Belize and across Central America. It is a simple yet delicious meal that is perfect for a family dinner or a cozy night in. The red kidney beans provide a rich, earthy flavor that pairs beautifully with the creamy coconut milk. Add in the salty-sweet flavor of the salt meat and the savory onions, and you have a meal that is full of complex flavors and textures.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the red kidney beans and soak them overnight in water.
2.	In a large pot, cook the beans in fresh water until they are tender.
3.	In a separate pot, bring the coconut milk to a boil. Add garlic, salt and pepper to taste, and then stir in the rice.
4.	Once the rice has been added, immediately reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
5.	Allow the rice to cook for about twenty minutes, or until soft and fluffy.
6.	In another pan, fry the salt meat until crisp.
7.	Add the sliced onion to the pan with the salt meat and fry until soft.
8.	Once the beans are cooked, add them and their cooking water to the pot of rice.
9.	Add in the fried salt meat and onions and stir everything together.

PROS

Belizean Traditional Beans and Rice is a hearty, flavorful dish that is high in protein and fiber.

It is also a budget-friendly and easy-to-make meal.

CONS

Some people may find the dish to be too spicy or heavy.

Additionally, the combination of beans and rice may not suit everyone’s tastes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Belizean Traditional Beans and Rice is a nutritious meal that is high in fiber and protein.
It is also a low-fat and low-sugar meal.
The combination of beans and rice provides a healthy dose of complex carbohydrates and is great for providing long-lasting energy.

	1 cup red kidney beans
	1 cup thick coconut milk
	1 garlic clove ( optional )
	salt & pepper
	2 cups rice
	1 onion , sliced
	1 piece of salt meat ( cut into small pieces )