Traditional rice and beans are given a tropical treatment of coconut, banana, and a splash of rum flavoring, that goes perfect with mild white fish and mango salsa.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 35 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Calories 202kcal
Author Laura Yautz
Ingredients
1 ½cupUnsweetened Coconut Beverage
1cupWater
1cupBrown Rice
1Banana,mashed
1teaspoonRum Extract(optional)
1 ½cupsBlack Beans(or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
Instructions
Combine coconut beverage, water, and rice in a pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed; about 20-25 minutes.
Add mashed banana, rum extract (if using), and black beans, and continue to simmer until rice is tender, and mixture is creamy.