Jamaican Beans and Rice Dish

Jamaican Beans and Rice Dish, also known as ‘Rice and Peas,’ is a staple dish in Jamaican cuisine. Despite its name, the dish typically uses kidney beans instead of peas.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Jamaican Beans and Rice Dish

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Jamaican Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 can Red kidney beans
• 2 cup Long grain rice
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 1 cup Water
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper
• 1 sprig Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Allspice berries
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 stalk Green onion
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 4 piece Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Rinse the kidney beans under cold water and drain.
2. In a large pot, combine the kidney beans, coconut milk, water, onion, garlic, Scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, allspice berries, salt, and black pepper.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Add the rice to the pot and stir well. Cover the pot and cook for an additional 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
5. Remove the Scotch bonnet pepper, thyme sprig, and allspice berries from the pot.
6. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped green onions and parsley.
7. Serve the Jamaican Beans and Rice Dish hot with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Total Carbohydrate 68g23%

Sugars 2g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.