Haitian Diri Ak Pwa (rice And Beans)

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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 rice
• 1 3/4 cups water (or stock)
• scotch bonnet pepper (or tabasco chipotle sauce to taste)

Recipe

• 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 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 remove from heat and let set covered for another 5-10 minutes. then stir lightly with a fork and serve.