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Rice and peas served in a white bowl

Easy Jamaican Rice and Peas Recipe

This rice and peas recipe makes the most creamy and flavourful side dish that you’ve ever had. The combination of spices and coconut flavour will transport you to the Caribbean instantly.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Caribbean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 460.9 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 400 ml can coconut milk
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp allspice
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • 1 cup canned kidney beans

Instructions
 

  • In a microwave-safe dish or pot combine all of the ingredients except for the rice. Stir well to make sure the mixture is smooth and all spices are well distributed.
    400 ml can coconut milk, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp ground black pepper, ½ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp allspice, ¼ tsp ground ginger, 1 cup canned kidney beans
  • Add the rice and cook for 20 minutes. If cooking in the microwave set the power level to 60% to prevent the rice from boiling over.
    1 cup long-grain rice
  • Serve with your favourite main or on its own.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easy Jamaican Rice and Peas Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
460.9
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
24.7
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
 
21.5
g
134
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1.1
g
Sodium
 
309.5
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
509.1
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
53.3
g
18
%
Fiber
 
6.3
g
26
%
Sugar
 
3.6
g
4
%
Protein
 
9.6
g
19
%
Vitamin A
 
2.1
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
3.4
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
44.1
mg
4
%
Iron
 
3.4
mg
19
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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