Jamaican Rice and Beans Recipe
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Jamaican Rice and Beans Recipe
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This amazing combination of rice and beans cooked with herbs in a coconut broth is incredibly easy to make and nothing short of delicious.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ peeled small diced sweet onion
- 2 finely minced cloves of garlic
- 1 cup small diced ham
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper
- 1 ½ cups long grain rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 15 ounce can drained and rinsed dark red kidney beans
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium-size sauce pot add in the butter and cook the onions and garlic over medium-low heat until very lightly browned.
- Stir in the ham and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add in the rice, coconut milk, chicken stock, and fresh thyme and mix until combined and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Next, turn the heat down to low and add a lid to the pot and cook for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked.
- Using a fork mix around the rice to break up any big chunks and then gently stir in the beans, salt, and pepper until combined, and serve.
Notes
- Chef Notes:
- Make-Ahead: This is meant to be eaten as soon as it is cooked but you can make this up to 1 day ahead of time and reheat it before serving. How to Store: Place covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This will not freeze well. How to Reheat: Add the desired amount into a small pot with a little bit of water and cook over low heat until hot. You can also heat up in the microwave until warm.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
429kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
331mg
(14%)
Potassium
559mg
(16%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
122IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 429 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 429kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 122IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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