Jamaican Style Red Beans and Rice

Jamaican Red Beans and Rice is a staple dish in Jamaican cuisine, often served with jerk chicken or fried plantains.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Jamaican Style Red Beans and Rice

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Red kidney beans
• 1 cup Rice
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 stalks Green onions
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 4 wedge Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Rinse and soak the red kidney beans overnight.
2. In a large pot, bring the soaked beans to a boil and simmer for 45 minutes or until tender.
3. In a separate pot, cook the rice according to package instructions.
4. In a skillet, sauté the onion, garlic, thyme, and Scotch bonnet pepper until fragrant.
5. Add the cooked beans, coconut milk, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Serve the beans and rice together, garnished with green onions, fresh parsley, and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

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.