Carribbean Red Beans and Rice

Caribbean Red Beans and Rice. A vegetarian recipe for Caribbean style red beans and rice. Healthy kidney beans are simmered and spiced with garlic, nutmeg and cinnamon for a healthy vegetarian and vegan Caribbean red beans and rice meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp cloves
• 1 12 ounce can kidney beans, including liquid
• 1 14 ounce can tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups rice
• 1 1/2 cup water
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Sautee onion and garlic in olive oil until onions turn soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add spices and cook for just one more minute.

Add the beans and the tomatoes, including the liquid from each. Allow this to cook for a few more minutes, then add the rice and water.

Cover and cook for about 30-35 minutes, or until rice is done and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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