National Dish of Belize Traditional Rice and Beans

Name: National Dish of Belize Traditional Rice and Beans
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: 1 lb. dry kidney beans; 3 cups rice; 5 cloves garlic (1 clove crushed); 1 large onion (peeled and chopped); 1 green pepper (seeded and diced); 1 ½ cup chopped celery; 1 bay leaf; 1 tbsp. minced parsley leaves; 2 (400 ml) cans coconut milk; 4 tbsp. coconut oil; ½ tsp. black pepper; Salt; Water

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:1h 45min

Rice and beans are a classic one-pot meal in Belize. It is considered a poor man’s dish when made without coconut milk and herbs. It is typically se... Up

Updated at: Thu, 14 May 2026 02:07:40 GMT