Rice & Beans (Haitian Style)
Haitian-style rice and beans pair tender kidney beans with fluffy long-grain rice, fragrant shallot, garlic, bay leaves, parsley, and thyme. Ground cloves give the dish its distinctive warm aroma, while Scotch bonnet chile and black pepper add a gentle spark, making it a comforting choice for a hearty family dinner or a flavorful everyday meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rice & Beans (Haitian Style), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the beans in a large pot and cover with 3 inches of water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until tender. Drain and reserve the liquid.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the shallot and garlic until fragrant. Stir in the cooked beans and cook for 2 minutes. Measure the reserved liquid and add water until it equals 5 cups; stir into the skillet. Stir in the uncooked rice. Season with bay leaves, adobo seasoning, salt, pepper, and cloves. Place the parsley and thyme sprigs and the Scotch bonnet pepper on top, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes. Remove the thyme, parsley, and Scotch bonnet pepper before serving.
- Calories 217.6 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 4.27 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 29.88 g 11%
- Total Fat 9.56 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.45 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 54.97 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.58 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 0.38 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 21.81 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.99 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 146.34 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 10.98 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 4.93 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Rice & Beans (Haitian Style) is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Adobo Seasoning, Black Pepper, Chili Pepper, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 217.6 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rice & Beans (Haitian Style) made of?
- The main ingredients are Adobo Seasoning, Black Pepper, Chili Pepper, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Kidney Beans. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Rice & Beans (Haitian Style)?
- About 2 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 217.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rice & Beans (Haitian Style) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Rice & Beans (Haitian Style) healthy?
- Rice & Beans (Haitian Style) has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 217.6 calories and 4.27 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.45 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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