😍 How To Make HAITIAN DIRI AK PWA (RICE AND BEANS)

TESTED & PERFECTED HAITIAN DIRI AK PWA (RICE AND BEANS) Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!

INGREDIENTS

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 white rice 1 3?4 cups water (or stock) scotch bonnet pepper (or Tabasco chipotle sauce to taste)

DIRECTIONS

Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper; saut until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and saut for another 1-2 minutes. Add tomato sauce, beans, herbs, and scotch bonnet (if using). Simmer for 5-10 minutes to meld flavors. 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. Remove from heat and let set covered for another 5-10 minutes. Then stir lightly with a fork and serve.

by: Debbie R.