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Caribbean Rice And Beans Recipe
Caribbean Rice and Beans is an easy-to-make side dish that's packed with protein and flavor! Tender black beans and perfectly cooked rice cooked in nutty coconut milk and seasoned with lots of tropical spices. It's great served with grilled meats and seafood, tacos, or eaten as a meal on its own. It's vegan, gluten free, made from mostly pantry ingredients and is one of my favorite sides of all time.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 353 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Jamaican
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- 1 large sprig fresh thyme or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 scotch bonnet or habanero chili pierced with a knife *See note
- 1 cup jasmine rice or long grain rice
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup canned coconut milk shaken or stirred well (full fat is best but low-fat also works)
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 scallions thinly sliced
Notes
- *For less spice, don't pierce the chili. For more spice, slice it in half. For even more heat, dice the chili and sauté with the onion.
- For a little added flavor, you can use chicken stock or vegetable broth in place of the water.
Nutrition Information
Calories
353kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
603mg
(25%)
Potassium
337mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
93IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 603mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 93IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.