Haitian Rice and Beans

A very simple recipe that tastes delicious.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  quart water
• 1  cup  dried red beans, rinsed
• 1⁄2 tablespoon salt
• 8  parsley sprigs
• 3  scallions or 3  green onions, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  cup rice

Directions

1. Bring water to boiling. Add red beans and cook covered for 1 1/2 hours.
2. Drain beans, reserving liquid, and set aside. Add enough water to bean liquid to equal 2 1/2 cups of liquid. Set aside.
3. In a mortar, pound together to form a paste the salt, parsley, scallions, garlic, and rosemary.
4. Heat oil and seasoning paste in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Put rice in Dutch oven and stir until well coated with oil. Add reserved liquid and bring to a boil, stirring. Add beans and again bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook undisturbed for 20 minutes.
5. Remove cover, stir, and cook about 5 minutes longer, or until no liquid remains.