Jamaican Beans and Rice Dish Recipe
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Jamaican Beans and Rice Dish

By: sal 
"Kidney beans are simmered in coconut milk and then cooked with rice, chile pepper and herbs."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (31)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs 30 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups dry kidney beans
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/8 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 hot red chile pepper, sliced
  • 2 1/4 cups uncooked brown rice

Directions

  1. Combine beans and coconut milk in a large saucepan; cook for 2 hours on low heat.
  2. Stir in thyme, garlic, onions and 3 slices chile pepper; simmer for 7 minutes. Stir in rice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 407 | Total Fat: 9.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2009 by samoya   view full review
I have been making "Rice and Peas" as us Jamaican's call it, for quite a while and this is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2006 by AcadiaBoi   view full review
Ok, i'm a pretty good chef and was hesitant about this, I was pretty sure that it wouldnt be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2005 by debp   view full review
I changed this recipe up a whole lot- but in the end it turned out delicious. I made the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2003 by JNIXER   view full review
I really liked this recipe. I added a few more spices, though and used both canned prepared...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2003 by shaggy   view full review
1 cup of coconut milk is not enough liquid to cook 1 1/4 cups beans AND 2 1/4 cups rice! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2004 by JEVA90005   view full review
Ok, so I had to revise the receipe somewhat. I really used 40 oz. coconut milk, (3 13.5 cans...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2003 by BILLY B HILLBILLY   view full review
I hope nobody tries this recipe with only 1 cup of coconut milk as the total liquid. You're...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2003 by SCHMUTZ   view full review
The recipe sounds great but there must be an error. The only liquid in the recipe is one cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2007 by Lovie T.   view full review
I you like West Indian food this is close to any Ive ever had
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2009 by TAWNIE44   view full review
Here's a fail proof version: 2c uncooked rice,1 can kidney beans, 2 garlic cloves minced, 3...

 

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