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Riz National Haitian Rice & Beans < As the name suggests, Riz National - or rice and kidney beans - is Haiti's national dish. Indeed, rice and beans can be considered the staple food of much of Central America and the Caribbean. I didn't find this particularly version remarkable, but it does provide for a satisfactory meal or side. Riz National Ingredients 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 cup uncooked rice 2 cans kidney beans, drained 1/2 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 2 1/2 cups water Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat oil over medium heat in a large frying pan. Add onions, garlic and green pepper and saute until tender. Set aside. Combine rice, beans, seasonings and waters in a large mixing bowll. Add water and mix well. Add onion mix and well again. Pour into an oven-safe casserole dish, cover and bake until all the liquid is absorved and the rice is tender, about an hour. Sitr and serve. Adapted from a recipe at CRS Rice Bowl Haitian Recipes | Marga's International Recipes | Marga's Best Recipes | Marga's Food Blog | E-mail