JAMAICAN PEAS AND RICE

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Peas in this recipe refers to beans. This island staple is also known as 'Jamaican coat of arms.' You can add chili to make it spicy if you prefer. No need to soak the kidney beans before cooking in this recipe

Provided by Deantini

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 2h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup dried red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
1 1/4 cups unsweetened coconut milk
2 1/2 cups long-grain rice
3 green onions, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring beans, garlic, coconut milk, and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  • Reduce heat to low. Cover, and cook until beans are tender but not mushy, 1 hour and 50 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Stir in 2 1/2 cups water, the rice, scallions, thyme, and 1 tablespoon salt; season with pepper.
  • Bring to a boil. Stir once, then reduce heat to low.
  • Cook, covered, without stirring, until all liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Let stand, covered, 15 minutes.
  • Fluff mixture with a fork, and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 6.8, Sodium 10.6, Carbohydrate 58.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 0.6, Protein 8.9

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