Easy Haitian Rice and Beans

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This Haitian–style rice and beans dish is not only a staple in Haitian cuisine but is particularly tasty. The cloves and the hot pepper give it a unique flavor profile.

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Your Ingredients

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Cook presoaked beans

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Reserve the bean water.

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Sauté the seasoning

03 Sauté until fragrant, always remembering to add garlic last. See it step by step

Flavor the beans

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Cook the rice

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Perfume the rice

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Fluff the rice

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Easy Haitian Rice and Beans

This Haitian–style rice and beans dish is not only a staple in Haitian cuisine but is particularly tasty. The cloves and the hot pepper give it a unique flavor profile.

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Hey you! Looking for an easy, exotic vegan side or satisfying main meal? I got your back!

Your Ingredients

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Cook presoaked beans

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Reserve the bean water.

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Sauté the seasoning

Flavor the beans

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Cook the rice

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Perfume the rice

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Fluff the rice

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