http://www.food.com/recipe/haitian-diri-ak-pwa-rice-and-beans-373233

Haitian Diri Ak Pwa (Rice and Beans)

 

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5.0 9

Total Time:

Prep Time:
Cook Time:

50 mins

10 mins

40 mins

 

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Ingredients:

Servings:
Servings 4

4-6

Servings

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• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce (or use 1/4 cup tomato paste plus 1/4 cup water, mixed)
• 2 cups red kidney beans, cooked (canned okay, drain first)
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 3/4 cups water (or stock)
• scotch bonnet pepper (or Tabasco chipotle sauce to taste)

Directions:

1. 1
   Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper; sauté until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes. Add tomato sauce, beans, herbs, and scotch bonnet (if using). Simmer for 5-10 minutes to meld flavors.
2. 2
   Stir in the rice, stock or water, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly and simmer for 15-18 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and let set covered for another 5-10 minutes. Then stir lightly with a fork and serve.       http://www.food.com/recipe/haitian-diri-ak-pwa