Jamaican Rice and Peas

Jamaican Rice and Peas

This quick one-pot version of Jamaican rice and peas opts for kidney beans, with a kick from Scotch bonnet peppers and red pepper flakes.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
391 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Rinse rice in a fine strainer.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large 5-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, green onions, and thyme; cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the rice, kidney beans, stock, coconut milk, Scotch bonnet pepper, salt, sugar, black pepper, red pepper flakes, allspice, and cayenne pepper.
Step 3
Bring to a boil, uncovered. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until rice is tender and liquid has evaporated, about 20 minutes.
Jamaican Rice and Peas
Jamaican Rice and Peas
Jamaican Rice and Peas

Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 (28 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, stemmed

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