Rice and Beans recipe

Nigerian rice and beans recipe is a Nigerian staple food that is simple, delicious, and very easy to cook..

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup beans
• 2 cups rice
• 1 small Onion (diced)
• 6 to 7 cups water
• salt (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Pick your beans to get rid of any dirt
2. 2Optional step: Soak the beans in enough water to totally submerge it. and leave it for a minimum of 3 hours on the countertop or leave it overnight in the Fridge. Read note 3 above
3. 3Rinse the beans and transfer it to a pot, Add the diced onion and Water, cover it up, and leave it to cook for about 40 to 50 minutes or till you can easily crush it with your finger.
4. 4Rinse the rice thoroughly until the water comes out clear stir in the rice, butter/oil, and salt with the beans. Add water if necessary.
5. 5Return to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 20 minutes without removing the lid.
6. 6Fold the rice and beans together gently and serve with your desired sauce, soup, or stew. Enjoy!