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Jamaican Rice and Peas

Jamaican Rice and Peas: A Flavorful Twist on Comfort Food

This Jamaican Rice and Peas recipe is a comforting, flavorful dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings, infused with aromatic herbs and spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beans and Rice
  • 1 cup dried red kidney beans rinsed
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 cup uncooked parboiled rice
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup Grace Pure Creamed Coconut grated
For the Seasoning
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 piece habanero pepper whole
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Steps to Make Jamaican Rice and Peas
  1. Rinse your dried red kidney beans under cold water to remove any debris or excess starch.
  2. Combine the rinsed beans and low-sodium chicken stock in a large pot. Place over high heat and bring to a boil.
  3. Stir in the uncooked parboiled rice, grated creamed coconut, fresh thyme sprigs, habanero pepper, kosher salt, and ground allspice.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for about 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Optional: Garnish with fresh thyme or chopped scallions for an extra pop of color.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, soak the dried red kidney beans overnight to reduce cooking time and enhance texture.

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