Jamaican Rice and Peas
Jamaican rice and peas is a flavorful side dish that is white rice cooked in coconut milk along with spices with red kidney beans (peas).
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Servings: 4
Calories: 115kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 scotch bonnet
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp all purpose seasoning
- 1 green onion chopped
- 2 clove garlic minced
- 8 oz coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 15 oz canned red kidney beans drained
Instructions
- In a medium pot over medium heat, add water, coconut milk, allspice, dried thyme (can use fresh thyme if you have it), ground ginger, salt, black pepper, all purpose seasoning, green onions, scotch bonnet, garlic cloves, and beans. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Add rice and give a good stir. Adjust to low heat and cover. Cook for 20 minutes.
- Turn off heat and let steam for 5 minutes. Take off lid and remove scotch bonnet and green onion and fluff.
- Serve while hot!
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Nutrition
Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.4g | Protein: 4.4g | Fat: 1.8g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 672.3mg | Potassium: 289.8mg | Fiber: 2.6g | Sugar: 2.6g
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