Caribbean-Style Rice and Beans (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Caribbean-Style Rice and Beans (Emeril Lagasse)
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  1. Wash the beans and sort through them to remove any stones. Strain the beans and place in a 3-quart Dutch oven. Cover the beans with the water, and bring the contents of the pot to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the beans until fork tender, about 2 to 3 hours.
  2. Strain the beans through a colander, and reserve the liquid. Return the Dutch oven to the stove, and set over a medium heat. Add the olive oil to the pan and once hot, about 1 minute, add the salt pork to the pan. Cook the pork, stirring often until most of the fat has rendered out and the meat is slightly caramelized, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the onions, shallots, green onions and garlic to the pan and cook, stirring often for 3 to 4 minutes. Return the beans to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally until the skins are wrinkled, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the rice, thyme and cloves to the pan and cook, stirring to coat the rice in the fat for 3 to 4 minutes. Pour the coconut milk and 2 1/2 cups of the reserved bean cooking liquid (top-off with water if you do not have enough bean cooking liquid) to the pan and bring to a boil. Season the rice and beans with the salt and add the Scotch bonnet to the pan. Once the rice comes to a boil, reduce the heat to a low simmer and cover the pan with a lid. Continue to cook the rice until the liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Leave the lid on the rice, and allow it to steam, for 5 minutes, before removing the lid.
  4. After the rice has steamed, remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork or large slotted spoon. Serve while hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 117.76 Kcal (493 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.89g 11%
Cholesterol 4.06mg 1%
Sodium 714.09mg 30%
Potassium 233.16mg 5%
Total Carbs 10.39g 3%
Sugars 0.72g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.52g 10%
Protein 3.94g 8%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 6%
Calcium 32.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 61.41 Kcal (257 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.59g 11%
Cholesterol 2.12mg 1%
Sodium 372.42mg 30%
Potassium 121.6mg 5%
Total Carbs 5.42g 3%
Sugars 0.38g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.31g 10%
Protein 2.06g 8%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 6%
Calcium 17mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.4
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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