National Dish of Belize Traditional Rice and Beans

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

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Step 1

Soak the beans overnight, then drain.

Step 2

Place the beans in a large pot and pour in adequate water to cover the beans.

Step 3

Add 4 of the whole cloves of garlic to the pot of beans.

Step 4

Place the pot on the stove and bring it to a boil.

Step 5

Cook the beans for about one (1:00) hour or until soft.

Step 6

In a separate pan, sauté the crushed garlic clove, onions, celery, bay leaf, and green pepper in a tablespoon of coconut oil, then add this to the pot of beans.

Step 7

Add the chopped parsley to the beans, then season with salt and black pepper.

Step 8

Rinse and drain the rice, then add to the pot of beans.

Step 9

Add the cans of coconut milk and the remaining coconut oil.

Step 10

Stir well, adjust the salt and cover the pot with a lid.

Step 11

Cook over medium-low heat for forty-five (0:45) minutes until the rice is tender.

Step 12

Serve the Beans and Rice with any choice of meat or seafood, along with fried plantains and potato salad

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