Jamaican Cook-Up Rice Recipe

Name: Jamaican Cook-Up Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups water; 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice; 15-oz. can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup canned coconut milk; 2 tsp. curry powder; 1/2 tsp. dried thyme; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and minced (optional); 1 Tbs. canola oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups water
2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
15-oz. can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup canned coconut milk
2 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
1 Tbs. canola oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced

1
In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
2
Add onion, bell pepper, garlic and Scotch bonnet pepper and cook, stirring often, until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in water, rice, beans, coconut milk and seasonings and bring to a simmer.
4
Reduce heat, cover and until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
5
Fluff rice with fork and let stand, covered, 5 to 10 minutes.
6
Spoon rice onto plates and serve hot.

1142

kcal

Calories

Fat

181

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 cups water, 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice, 15-oz. can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, 1/2 cup canned coconut milk, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Cook-Up Rice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Jamaican Cook-Up Rice

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