Jamaican Rice and Beans Recipe

Rating 5.0
| 1
| Last Updated on September 21, 2023
Enjoy the taste of the islands with these Jamaican rice and beans. With a harmonious blend of coconut milk, thyme, scotch bonnet peppers and scallions, it’s no wonder that it is a popular side dish.
Utensils Side Dish
Globe Jamaican
13
ingredients
5
steps
100
minutes
Chef Patricia started her culinary career in 2000 as a Walt Disney World College Program intern. She spent ten years honing her culinary and pastry chef skills by working in numerous three star restaurants, patisseries and gluten free bakeries. In 2020, Chef Patricia won an award for best vegan side dish. Currently living in Atlanta, she spends her time cooking and baking while focusing on plant-based gourmet cuisine.

Ingredients

Servings:
8
1 cup(s)
kidney beans
3 cup(s)
vegetable stock
3
sprigs of fresh thyme
2
garlic cloves, sliced into halves
2 cup(s)
long-grain rice, rinsed and drained
1
medium onion, diced
2
scallions, sliced
1 tsp
grated fresh ginger
1
14 oz can unsweetened, full fat coconut milk
2
whole scotch bonnet peppers
1/4 tsp
ground allspice
1 tsp
salt or to taste
1 tbsp
vegan butter
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Directions 5 steps | 100 Minutes

Step 1

Sort the kidney beans, making sure there isn't any debris. Rinse and drain. Place the beans inside a large bowl and cover with enough water to completely submerge the beans. Let soak overnight. (See notes 1.)

Jamaican Rice and Beans Recipe: Sort the kidney beans, making sure there isn't any debris.
Step 2

Drain the beans and place them in a large pot. Add the vegetable stock, thyme sprigs and garlic. Bring the mixture to a boil and then lower it to a simmer. Cook for 1 hour or until the beans become tender.

Jamaican Rice and Beans Recipe: Drain the beans and place them in a large pot.
Step 3

Add the long-grain rice, diced onion, chopped scallions, grated ginger, coconut milk, scotch bonnet peppers, ground allspice and salt. Stir well to combine.

Jamaican Rice and Beans Recipe: Add the long-grain rice, diced onion, chopped scallions, grated ginger, coconut milk, scotch bonnet peppers, ground allspice and salt.
Step 4

Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender.

Jamaican Rice and Beans Recipe: Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender.
Step 5

Remove the scotch bonnet peppers before serving. Toss with vegan butter. Enjoy!

Jamaican Rice and Beans Recipe: Remove the scotch bonnet peppers before serving.

Notes:

  1. For the no soak method 1: Bring the beans to a rapid boil for about 15 minutes on high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and leave to cook for another 45 minutes or till the beans become tender. (Sometimes, it requires an additional 15 to 20 minutes.)
  2. For the no-soak method 2: Use canned red kidney beans. Drain, rinse and sauté beans with herbs and aromatics (seasonings). Then add to cooked rice, mix and fluff together.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
369
FAT
12.9 g
PROTEIN
10.1 g
CARBS
54.6 g
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Christina P.

Christina

04 May 2023

A perfect side dish to serve and would sure be a hit.

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