Jamaican Rice and Peas

Jamaican Rice and Peas

A flavorful and creamy rice dish made with kidney beans and coconut milk, perfect as a side or main dish.

30 min prep4 servings320 cal

JamaicanVegetarianLunchDinner
By Chris

Ingredients

  • Rice (2 cups)
  • Coconut Milk (380 g)
  • Kidney Beans (450 g)
  • Water (1 cup)
  • Kosher Salt (2 tsp)
  • Ground Allspice (1/2 tsp)
  • Black Pepper (1/4 tsp)
  • Spring Onions (3)
  • Thyme (2 sprigs)
  • Scotch Bonnet (1)

Instructions

Steps

  1. In a large pot, combine rice, coconut milk, kidney beans, water, kosher salt, ground allspice, and black pepper. Stir well to mix all the ingredients.
  2. Place spring onions, thyme, and Scotch bonnet pepper on top of the mixture.
  3. Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid.
  4. Let it simmer on low heat for 18 minutes, then remove from heat and keep the lid on for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. After 5 minutes, remove the lid, take out the green onions, Scotch bonnet pepper, and thyme. Fluff the rice and peas with a fork before serving. Enjoy!

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