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Jamaican Rice and Peas

Fragrant Jamaican-style rice cooked with kidney beans, coconut milk, thyme, spring onions, and Scotch bonnet pepper.

  • 28 min
  • 435 kcal
  • Vegetarian
  • Jamaican
  • Rice dish
  • Side dish

Mellowpan tip: Makes 6 servings. Plan the extras as tomorrow’s lunch.

Jamaican Rice and Peas

Ingredients

For 6 servings

Steps

  1. Step 1:

    Add the rice, coconut milk, kidney beans, water, kosher salt, ground allspice, and black pepper to a large pot.

  2. Step 2:

    Stir until combined.

  3. Step 3:

    Lay the spring onions, thyme, and Scotch bonnet pepper on top.

  4. Step 4:

    Bring the mixture to a boil.

  5. Step 5:

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid.

  6. Step 6:

    Cook covered over low heat for 18 minutes, then remove from the heat.

    18 min
  7. Step 7:

    Leave the lid on for an additional 5 minutes.

    5 min
  8. Step 8:

    Open the lid and remove the spring onions, Scotch bonnet pepper, and thyme.

  9. Step 9:

    Fluff the rice and peas with a fork. Serve and enjoy.

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