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    Easy Jamaican Rice and Beans Recipe

    August 19, 2018 by Kyle Leave a Comment

    This easy and delicious Jamaican Rice and Beans is the perfect side dish. The slightly sweet flavor from the coconut milk adds a bit of tropical pizzazz.

    Traditionally this dish in Jamaica is called 'Rice and Peas' because typically pigeon peas were used in the recipe. A pigeon pea is actually a bean that is native to Africa and used throughout the Caribbean and often combined with beans and different seasonings.

    Large skillet of white rice and beans with a bay leaf on top.

    For convenience, I used red kidney beans in this recipe although some grocery stores do carry pigeon peas in a can or dried in a bag.

    Overhead shot of a black skillet with white rice and red beans.

    This Jamaican Rice and Beans recipe was the perfect accompaniment for the Jerk Chicken served at Debbie and Phil's Jamaican Gr8 Dinner! This mildly seasoned side dish is a gr8 addition to any meal and super easy to prepare!

    Jamaican rice and beans in a black skillet with a brown striped kitchen towel on the side.

    The addition of coconut milk gives the dish a bit of a creamy texture and with the canned beans, this pan of rice becomes a lot more interesting and certainly more flavorful! Why not serve our Tikka Masala on top?! YUM!

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    Jamaican Rice and Beans

    This easy and delicious Jamaican Rice and Beans is the perfect side dish. The slightly sweet flavor from the coconut milk adds a bit of tropical pizzazz.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time45 mins
    Total Time55 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Jamaican, Tropical
    Keyword: Jamaican Rice and Beans
    Servings: 8 servings
    Author: Kyle

    Ingredients

    • 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
    • ¾ cup chopped white onion
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
    • 2 cups long grain rice
    • 1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1 ¾ cup coconut milk, regular or light (13.5 ounce can)
    • 2 ½ cup chicken broth
    • salt and pepper, to taste
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    Instructions

    • In a medium sauté pan (that has a fitting lid) heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and thyme and cook for about 7 minutes until the onion is just translucent.
    • Add the rice, beans and bay leaf to the onion mixture and stir to combine. Cook for about 2 minutes stirring a couple of times.
    • Add the coconut milk and chicken broth and stir to make sure all the rice is covered with the liquid. Turn the heat up to medium-high and bring to a boil.
    • Once it boils, turn the heat to low, cover and simmer for about 25-35 minutes or until the moisture is absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent any burning on the bottom of the pan.
    • Remove the bay leaf. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.
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