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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (389g) Recipe makes 6 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1 sprig fresh thyme
Calories 583
Calories from Fat 165		(28%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 18.4g	28%
	Saturated Fat 15.7g	78%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 59mg		2%
Potassium 815mg		23%
Total Carbohydrate 89.1g		29%
	Dietary Fiber 10.3g	41%
	Sugars 7.5g
Protein 17.5g		35%
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Jamaican Style Peas and Rice (Red Beans and Rice)

Recipe #183043 | 2¼ hours | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: Hobbyzu
Aug 25, 2006

I love this recipe! My first time making red beans and rice in 2003 and it was perfect! I've never used the pepper and I also used extra seasonings like garlic powder etc. I use the canned beans because dried beans take so long to cook!! My kids can't wait that long! This is great with a stew or a curry, like chicken or goat. Whenever I bought a stew or a curry from the Jamaican restaurants back home, they automatically came with this rice. If you eat it on it's own, it may seem a bit plain.

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dried red kidney beans
1 garlic clove, crushed
4 cups water
salt, to taste
2 cups coconut milk
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 small onion, minced (optional)
1 scallion, chopped
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 fresh hot pepper
2 cups uncooked rice

Directions

1
Combine the kidney beans, garlic, water and salt to taste in a saucepan. Cook, covered over medium heat until tender, about 2 hours.
2
Add the coconut milk, pepper to taste, scallion, onion, thyme and whole fresh pepper.
3
Bring to a boil, remove the hot pepper. Then add the rice and stir.
4
Return to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 25 minutes, or until all the liquids have been absorbed. Serve hot as a side dish.
5
* Can use 16-oz. can cooked beans instead. Drain and combine with water and other ingredients except rice. Boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add rice, boil, reduce heat and cook about 20 minutes or until liquids are absorbed.

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Course > Side Dishes
Main Ingredient > Pasta, Rice & Grains > Rice
Main Ingredient > Beans
Cuisine > North American > Central American > Caribbean
Preparation > Time to Make > < 4 hours
Preparation > Simple
Preparation > Inexpensive

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From: Mrs. Cavanar

On Jul 1, 2009

This was GREAT! I made it to accompany some turkey empanadas. The flavor of the rice and the filling from the empanada complement each other wonderfully! I used canned beans, and just a 12oz can of coconut milk, I also omitted the onions. Thanks for a great recipe!! I can't wait to pair it with other dishes!

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From: Chef #578195

On Dec 17, 2007

This recipe is awesome. My husband and kids loved it. I added a few of my own spices, such as West Indian salt butter and creamed coconut in addition to the coconut milk. This tasted like I was at a restaurant! I made it with some stew turkey wings and it was a hit!

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From: Mark H.

On Jul 2, 2007

Easy to make and the result was a very creamy rice dish. Everyone liked the hint of coconut flavor. I also had to add some salt and pepper to the finished product to meet our tastes. I'm sure I'll make it again. Thanks for posting.

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From: Alison T

On Mar 2, 2007

This rice tastes just like the rice my friends from the island make. My girlfriend who is Jamaican couldn't believe I made taste so good

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