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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 263 g
(Approx. 6 Servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 Calories From Fat 60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7 g 11%
Saturated Fat 6 g 30%
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 400 mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 34 g 11%
Dietary Fiber 7 g 28%
Sugars 4 g
Protein 7 g
Vitamin A 15% • Iron 8%
Vitamin C 60% • Calcium 6%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
 
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Creamy Caribbean-Style Black Beans & Rice

Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
50 minutes
Total Time
1 hour
Serves
6  People

Ingredients

Recipe makes 6 Servings

13 1/2 Oz lite coconut milk, divided
3/4 Tsp fine sea salt, divided
1 cup(s) brown rice
1 Tbsp coconut oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
4 garlic, minced
1/4 Tsp ground allspice
1/4 Tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 Tsp cayenne pepper
15 Oz black beans, rinsed and drained
1 Tsp thyme leaves
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Instructions

1
In a medium saucepan, bring 3/4 cup coconut milk, 1 3/4 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt to a boil.
2
Add rice and stir. Reduce heat to low, cover pan, and simmer 35 to 40 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
3
Meanwhile, melt coconut oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Add allspice, cinnamon, cayenne, and remaining sea salt and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5
Add black beans, remaining coconut milk and 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and simmer approximately 8 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
6
Remove from heat and stir in coconut rice and thyme.
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