Rice and Peas

Name: Rice and Peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 cups long-grain white rice; 1 can canned red kidney beans, rinsed; 1.5 cups unsweetened coconut milk; 1.5 cups water; 2 stems scallions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 fresh thyme sprigs; 6 berries whole allspice berries; 1 pepper whole scotch bonnet pepper; 1 tsp salt

A classic dish featuring long grain rice simmered in creamy coconut milk with red kidney beans, thyme, and aromatic spices.

35 minEasyServes 6290 cal/serving

CaribbeanSideStovetopVeganVegetarianHigh FiberHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 cups long-grain white rice
1 can canned red kidney beans, rinsed
1.5 cups unsweetened coconut milk
1.5 cups water
2 stems scallions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 fresh thyme sprigs
6 berries whole allspice berries
1 pepper whole scotch bonnet pepper
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Combine 1.5 cups unsweetened coconut milk, 1.5 cups water, 2 stems chopped scallions, 2 minced garlic cloves, 4 fresh thyme sprigs, 6 berries whole allspice berries, 1 pepper whole scotch bonnet pepper, and 1 tsp salt in a medium pot over medium-high heat.
2

Bring the liquid to a simmer and stir in 1 can rinsed canned red kidney beans and 2 cups long-grain white rice.
3

Cover with a tight lid, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
4

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
5

Discard fresh thyme sprigs, whole allspice berries, and whole scotch bonnet pepper, then fluff long-grain white rice with a fork before serving.

Questions

How long does Rice and Peas keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Rice and Peas?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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