Rice & Beans (Haitian Style)
Rice and beans are a traditional Haitian dish. The cloves give it a special taste. You can serve it with avocado on the side.
The dish is made with kidney beans, rice, and some spices. It's a simple meal to make.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 1, 2026Share
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Rice and beans are a traditional Haitian dish. The cloves give it a special taste. You can serve it with avocado on the side.
The dish is made with kidney beans, rice, and some spices. It's a simple meal to make.
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Ingredients 13
1 (8 ounce) package dry kidney beans
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 bulb shallot, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
1 tablespoon kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
3 sprigs fresh parsley
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 scotch bonnet chile pepper
Instructions
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Put the beans in a large pot and cover them with 3 inches of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until they're tender. Drain the beans and keep the liquid.
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Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the shallot and garlic until they're fragrant. Add the cooked beans and cook for 2 minutes. Measure the reserved liquid and add water to make 5 cups. Pour it into the skillet and add the uncooked rice, bay leaves, adobo seasoning, salt, pepper, and cloves. Put the parsley, thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper on top. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes. Remove the thyme, parsley, and scotch bonnet pepper before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 341 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 10g
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Saturated Fat 1g
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Sodium 975mg
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Total Carbohydrate 52g
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Dietary Fiber 7g
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Protein 12g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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