Belize Cooking: Caribbean-Meets-Latin Flavors To Transform Your Table » IDreamOfFood.com

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (or use garlic powder, 1 teaspoon)
• 1 bell pepper, diced (red or green as per preference)
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (canned tomatoes in juice can work as substitute)
• 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces (or firm tofu for a vegetarian option)
• 1 cup coconut milk (substitute with almond milk for a lighter option)
• 2 cups cooked rice (quinoa serves as a gluten-free alternative)
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish (or parsley if unavailable)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust based on heat preference)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon lime juice (fresh lime is preferred for brightness)