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Jamaican Rice and Peas

An authentic Jamaican side dish, these creamy rice and peas (beans) are naturally vegan and made with silky coconut milk, thyme and allspice berries.

Prep Time
8 hrs
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
10 hrs
Servings: 8
Calories: 276 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried kidney beans (light or dark) (soaked overnight and strained)
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 2 green onions (diced, plus extra to garnish)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 5 whole allspice berries
  • 6 prigs fresh thyme
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
  • salt and pepper
  • 14 ounce can full fat coconut milk (unsweetened, Thai style)
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice

Instructions

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  1. Add beans to a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil then add in onion, scallions, garlic, allspice, thyme, Scotch bonnet (if using), ginger, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir in the coconut milk and bring to a boil. Reduce to low and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour.
  2. Add rice to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed in, about 20 minutes. Remove pan from the heat but keep the lid on for 10 minutes. Remove the thyme stems, allspice berries and Scotch bonnet then fluff with a fork. Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with scallions.

Nutrition Information

Calories 276kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Sodium 15mg (1%) Potassium 200mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 77IU (2%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276

% Daily Value*

Calories 276kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Potassium 200mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 77IU 2%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.