Jamaican Rice and Peas

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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.

Submitted by In the Kitchen with Iesha
Updated on August 4, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3 green onions, chopped

  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme leaves

  • 1 (28 ounce) can kidney beans, drained

  • 2 cups chicken stock

  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk

  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, stemmed

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Rinse rice in a fine strainer.

  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.

  3. Bring to a boil, uncovered. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until rice is tender and liquid has evaporated, about 20 minutes.

Cook’s Note

You can also use dried beans by soaking overnight and cooking in salt, pepper, onion, and garlic for 2 hours on low, but for sake of time I use canned or frozen.

Substitute habanero pepper if you can't find Scotch bonnet.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

391 Calories
13g Fat
60g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 391
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 10g 48%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 1386mg 60%
Total Carbohydrate 60g 22%
Dietary Fiber 9g 33%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 11g 21%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 95mg 7%
Iron 6mg 31%
Potassium 214mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.