Honduran Coconut Rice and Beans
Serving Size: 10 servings
Rich and delicious on it's own, this dish can also be paired with Cuban Ropa Vieja (Shredded Beef in Tomato Sauce). Both are freezer friendly.
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Can Opener, Cutting board, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing spoon, Saucepan, Spatula, Top StoveIngredients
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 4 clove garlic chopped
- 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper finely chopped
- 4 cup long grain rice
- 4 cup vegetable stock
- 28 ounce canned full-fat coconut milk
- 2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 28 ounce canned black beans or red beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Place coconut oil in a medium saucepan and set over medium-high heat. When hot add the garlic, onion, and bell pepper. Saute for a minute or two until onion is translucent.
- Add rice and saute another minute, making sure to coat the grains with the coconut oil and vegetables.
- Pour in the vegetable stock, coconut milk, and salt, stirring just to combine.
- Bring to a boil, cover and turn down to a simmer. Cook until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in beans and cilantro; let sit 10 minutes before serving.
Reheating Instructions
Heat, covered in microwave on high power until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Sodium: 1163mg | Potassium: 575mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 487IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 3mg