Instant Pot Recipe: Easy Haitian Rice & Beans
Haitian rice and beans may seem simple, but the flavors have a surprising depth with a mix of garlic, cloves and oregano. When rice and beans are combined, God designed them with a certain synergy that makes them a “complete protein.” This serves as a hearty main dish if you’re on a budget! My girls look forward to it.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme or oregano
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 cups rice (We like Jasmine.)
- 3 whole cloves
- 3 cups water or organic chicken broth
- 1 can pinto beans (or other beans)
Instructions
- Press sauté on Instant Pot. Put butter in the pot to melt.
- Add minced garlic and sauté a few minutes until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Meanwhile, rinse 2 cups rice and add to the pot. sauté rice until light brown.
- Add chicken broth to the pot, covering the rice.
- Secure Instant pot and make sure valve is set to sealing. Press manual button and type in 10 minutes. Press start.
- While the rice is cooking, drain the beans.
- When the time is up, wait 5 minutes. Then move the lid to venting and let the pressure release. Open the Instant Pot, and stir in pinto beans.
- Serve as a main dish or side dish with Haitian chicken and sauce.
Notes
*If you prefer to make the traditional Haitian Rice & Beans on your stovetop, check out my recipe here.