Jamaican Style Rice and Peas Recipe

Name: Jamaican Style Rice and Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces dried kidney beans, rinsed and picked over (about 1 1/4 cups); 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed; 6 cups cold water; 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk; 6 large sprigs fresh thyme; 3 scallions, ends trimmed, smashed with the side of a knife; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 whole Scotch bonnet chile, pierced with a knife in several places; 2 pinches ground allspice; 3 cups long-grain rice

Servings: persons

8 ounces dried kidney beans, rinsed and picked over (about 1 1/4 cups)
3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
6 cups cold water
1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
6 large sprigs fresh thyme
3 scallions, ends trimmed, smashed with the side of a knife
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon salt
1 whole Scotch bonnet chile, pierced with a knife in several places
2 pinches ground allspice
3 cups long-grain rice

1
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine the beans with the garlic and 6 cups cold water.
2
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover the pot and continue to cook the beans until just beginning to soften, about 30 minutes.
3
Add the coconut milk and thyme sprigs and continue cooking until the beans are soft, 45 minutes to 1 hour longer.
4
Add the scallions, butter, salt, Scotch bonnet chile, and allspice and stir to combine.
5
Cover and let sit until scallion has softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
6
Return liquid to a boil and add the rice to the pot.
7
Stir to combine well and return to a boil.
8
Stir once again, cover the pot, reduce heat to low and cook, stirring once after about 5 minutes, until rice has absorbed the liquid and is tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
9
Remove from the heat and set aside to sit, undisturbed, for 10 minutes.
10
Remove the chile, scallions, and thyme sprigs, fluff with a fork, and serve.

767

kcal

Calories

Fat

161

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces dried kidney beans, rinsed and picked over (about 1 1/4 cups), 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed, 6 cups cold water, 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Style Rice and Peas 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 Style Rice and Peas

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