Jamaican Rice and Peas

Name: Jamaican Rice and Peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 green onions, chopped; 3 sprigs fresh thyme leaves; 1 (28 ounce) can kidney beans, drained; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk; 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, stemmed; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice; 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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This quick one-pot version of Jamaican rice and peas opts for kidney beans, with a kick from Scotch bonnet peppers and red pepper flakes.

Recipe by In the Kitchen with Iesha

Updated on June 14, 2022

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 green onions, chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
1 (28 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
2 cups chicken stock
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, stemmed
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Rinse rice in a fine strainer.
Heat oil in a large 5-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, green onions, and thyme; cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the rice, kidney beans, stock, coconut milk, Scotch bonnet pepper, salt, sugar, black pepper, red pepper flakes, allspice, and cayenne pepper.
Bring to a boil, uncovered. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until rice is tender and liquid has evaporated, about 20 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

You can also use dried beans by soaking overnight and cooking in salt, pepper, onion, and garlic for 2 hours on low, but for sake of time I use canned or frozen.

Substitute habanero pepper if you can't find Scotch bonnet.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

391	Calories
13g	Fat
60g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 391
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 10g	48%
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 1386mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate 60g	22%
Dietary Fiber 9g	33%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 20mg	99%
Calcium 95mg	7%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 214mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.