SIMPLE RICE & PEAS

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This is an authentic but quick recipe for Jamaican Rice and Peas.This a standby for me I make often.The Scotch Bonnet if left whole will not make the dish hot,just adds flavor.

Provided by Somogirl

Categories     White Rice

Time 40m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (28 ounce) can red kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 scotch bonnet pepper, habenero

Steps:

  • Drain the liquid from the cans of beans into a measuring cup and add cocnut milk and enough water to make 4 cups liquid.
  • Place liquid in a pot with the beans,onion,garlic,thyme and oil,bring to a boil.Add rice and stir for a minute.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Place scotch bonnet on top of liquid and cover tightly.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is cooked.Remove scotch bonnet before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 846.1, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 18.2, Sodium 65.8, Carbohydrate 131.5, Fiber 18.8, Sugar 8.9, Protein 27.2

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