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Jamaican Rice and Beans Recipe

This amazing combination of rice and beans cooked with herbs in a coconut broth is incredibly easy to make and nothing short of delicious.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 429 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: American , Mexican , Caribbean

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

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  1. In a medium-size sauce pot add in the butter and cook the onions and garlic over medium-low heat until very lightly browned.
  2. Stir in the ham and cook for 2 more minutes.
  3. Add in the rice, coconut milk, chicken stock, and fresh thyme and mix until combined and bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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.