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EASY and SUPERB Cuban Black Beans and Rice!

April 12, 2021 by Grace Leave a Comment

This page may contain affiliate links. So, I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. Here is a post about SUPERB Cuban Black Beans and Rice!!

Cuban Black Beans and Rice in a white bowl

1,000 Foods To Eat Project

I am working my way through the foods that are listed in the book 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die by Mimi Sheraton. This is called my 1,000 Foods to Eat Project.

In this book, the author Mimi Sheraton lists her choices for the 1,000 Foods of the World that you MUST try.

Ms. Sheraton includes delicious Cuban Black Beans and Rice in her book. They are also called Moros y Cristianos, and this is food #48 in my 1,000 Foods To Eat Project!

1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die Front Jacket — 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die

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Enjoy The Delicious Belizean Garnaches!

October 19, 2020 by Grace Leave a Comment

This page may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post is about the delicious Belizean street food called the Garnaches!

Belizean garnaches which is a corn tostada topped with refried beans, chicken, shredded cheese and relish on a white plate with cheese in the background

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Belize is an INCREDIBLE destination for adventure seekers, as well as foodies!

One of the most popular foods in Belize is the Garnaches, which is a street food. My version is so very delicious and simple to make!

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Belizean Hot Pepper Onion Sauce

October 25, 2019 by Grace 6 Comments

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Minced onions, cilantro, vinegar, Scotch bonnets and allspice seeds in a mason jar with the lid next to it

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I just found my new FAVORITE condiment. Belizen Hot Pepper Onion Sauce!

Recently I relived our trip to Belize by cooking up some Belizean recipes. Eating the Belizean food took me back to Belize. I felt like I was visiting this amazing country just by sitting at my table and eating the food of Belize.

I made some Belizean Stewed Chicken, Rice and Beans and Stewed Beans. And the perfect condiment to go with them? Belizean Hot Pepper Onion Sauce. 🙂

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Awesome Belizean Rice and Beans!

October 12, 2019 by Grace 14 Comments

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Belizean Rice and Beans is a staple in Belize. When visitors ask a Belizean what the national dish is, usually the response will be "Belizean rice and beans, stewed chicken, and potato salad." The other day I made some Stewed Beans. I used a pound of Camellia dried red kidney beans to make these Stewed Beans...and do you know what you have when you cook up a pound of dried beans? Enough food to feed an army!

I used some of my stewed beans to create a delicious rice and beans dish, a la Belizean style. In addition to the stewed beans, the ingredients include garlic, onion, cilantro, fresh thyme, coconut milk, chicken broth, rice, and seasonings. One seasoning I have used in this recipe is Goya Sazonador Total, which has become one of my favorite seasonings! Click here if you would like to purchase Goya Sazonador Total on Amazon.

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Belizean Stewed Beans

October 11, 2019 by Grace Leave a Comment

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A few years ago we visited Belize, and I am spending a little time revisiting that trip by sharing some photographs, food memories, and Belizean recipes. Consequently, my hope is that you might be inspired to visit this amazing place! I also hope that you will cook up some Belizean food in your kitchen so that you can explore Belize from your kitchen table.

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Belizean Stewed Beans

Stewed beans are one of the staples of Belizean cuisine and the beans are incredibly easy to make. However you just need to have a little patience to wait the 1.5 hrs before you can enjoy your first delicious bite of beans. 🙂 It seems in Belize many people enjoy beans 3 times a day, at every meal...they LOVE their stewed beans!

And I love them too. 🙂 So the ingredients are simple: dried red kidney beans (I used Camellia brand), onion, garlic, ham hock, bay leaves, olive oil, cilantro. I also added my new favorite seasoning, Goya Sazonador Total and salt to taste.

Please note, if you do not have access to the Sazonador Total no worries, you can just use salt and pepper to taste. 🙂 Or click here to buy Sazonador Total from Amazon.

We have 3 in our household...me, my husband Steve, and Toby (doggie). I think it will take us 1.5 weeks to finish these beans! Also, I look forward to pairing them with some other Belizean foods, and I hope you might be inspired to cook up a batch yourself.

Delicious Belizean Comfort Food!

This is delicious comfort food at its best!! And you will have enough to feed an army! Serve as a side dish with any meal. Even better, add to rice for a fantastic rice and beans meal! Belizeans love their rice and beans, and this dish will also be beloved in your home. 🙂

I hope you will try making this delicious recipe! In addition, you may also enjoy this recipe for incredible oh so good Belizean Stewed Chicken:

If you absolutely love beans, you MUST try this recipe for Borracho Beans! A favorite in South Texas, these beans are simmered with beer. 🙂

Cheers! I would be grateful if you could share any comments below or feedback if you make this dish!! Enjoy!!

Grace

PS. Dave Ramsey people...this is for us!!!

Belizean Stewed Beans

Grace

Stewed beans are a staple in Belizean households! Delicious and perfect comfort food, they can be enjoyed on their own or added to a most fantastic rice and beans dish!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1 30

Total Time 1 40

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Belizean, Latin American

Servings servings

Ingredients

1 lb dried red kidney beans I used Camellia brand - no overnight soaking required
1 onion diced
10 cloves garlic minced
1 ham hock or 2 small ham hocks
1 bunch cilantro diced
2 qt chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon Sazonador Total by Goya, plus additional to taste
salt to taste

Instructions

Heat olive oil on med high in a stockpot. Add minced garlic and onion, and constantly stir for around 3 minutes.
Add beans, ham hock, Sazonador Total Seasoning, bay leaves, and chicken broth to the garlic and onion. Add only enough chicken broth to cover the beans by about 2 inches. If you don't have enough chicken broth, then add water.
Bring to the boil, then reduce to simmering for around 1.5 hrs. Check every so often to ensure that beans are not drying out...if drying out add a little more chicken broth or water so that the beans are always covered.
After 1.5 hrs, check for tenderness. If tender, then add the cilantro and stir, then add salt to taste. If desired, add a little more of the Sazonador Total for additional delicious flavor.

Notes

Enjoy delicious Belizean Stewed Beans as a side dish with any meal! Even better, add it to a rice and enjoy a taste of a dish that defines traditional Belizean food. 🙂

Keyword beans, stewedbeans

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How To Cook Delicious Belizean Stewed Chicken

October 9, 2019 by Grace 6 Comments

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Belizean Stewed Chicken garnished with cilantro in a white bowl

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I posted about Belizean Stewed Chicken on Instagram, and one comment I received, from @trinidadfoodtours, is "stewed chicken is life!"

100% agreed!!

A bowl of stewed chicken, served along with some rice and beans, is absolute comfort food at its best. I cannot imagine going through life without being able to enjoy this most humble of combination of foods. So delicious and the food that so many enjoy because of its affordability and also its simplicity.

Visit to Belize in 2013

One of my most memorable and favorite trips over the last few years was our vacation to Belize. I had never been to Belize before, and wasn't really sure what to expect. Whatever I had in mind, Belize blew away all my expectations. It was absolutely amazing!