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Pot Haitian Rice Beans: A Comforting Caribbean Delight

Pot Haitian Rice Beans
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Authentic Instant Pot Haitian Rice and Beans Recipe: Bold Flavor Made Easy

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 sprig thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1½ cups jasmine or long-grain rice, rinsed
  • 3 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Optional Add-ins: ½ cup coconut milk for richness, ¼ cup chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Soak dried kidney beans overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse before cooking.
  2. Turn Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil and cook onion for 2–3 minutes until soft. Add garlic, thyme, and bay leaf, cooking for another 30 seconds.
  3. Add soaked beans and 3 cups of water or broth. Seal lid and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes. Let pressure release naturally.
  4. Open lid, check beans, then add rice, salt, pepper, and Scotch bonnet. Add coconut milk if desired.
  5. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Let naturally release for 10 minutes before quick releasing the rest.
  6. Remove thyme, bay leaf, and pepper. Fluff rice with fork and serve warm with proteins or sides.

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