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Haitian Diri Ak Pwa (Rice & Beans)

Here's how you make Haitian Diri Ak Pwa (Rice & Beans)
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  • Servings: 5
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 40m
    • The following recipe serves 5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 yellow 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)
  • 4 1/2 ounces cooked kidney beans (2 cups red kidney beans, canned okay, drain first)
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 ounces dry rice (1 cup long-grain white rice)
  • 1 3/4 cups water (or stock)
  • Scotch bonnet pepper (or Tabasco chipotle sauce to taste)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 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.

  • Step 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.

  • Step 3: Remove from heat and let set covered for another 5-10 minutes. Then stir lightly with a fork and serve.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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