Authentic Caribbean Rice and Peas
Riceand peas is one of the most loved dishes in the Caribbean and it deserves aspot on your plate. Whether you are new to Caribbean cooking or managing kidneydisease and wondering what is actually safe to eat, this recipe breaks it alldown. Real ingredients, real flavor, and a nutrition profile that works withyour health goals, not against them.
Servings: 11 1 cup
Calories: 239kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup red beans
- 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 1/2 tsp allspice powder
- 1/2 cup green onions chopped
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper sliced (optional)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp bay leaf powder
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cover beans with water and soak overnight. Besure to add enough water to cover beans with at least 2 inches of water. 1
- Add beans and water in a pot and cover with water, boil until peas are fork tender approximately 35-45 mins.
- In a deep pot heat oil. Add ginger, garlic, onion, allspice, green onion, bay leaf powder, and thyme, stir occasionally until onion is translucent 2-4 mins
- Add rice and stir until all the aromatics are evenly distributed and rice becomes fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Drain beans, reserving 2 cups of water. Add drained beans and reserved bean water, coconut milk, one cup of water and salt. Turn burner to low, cover pot.
- Cook for about 20-30 minutes until all the water is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Fluff rice and squeeze grain between finders toensure its cooked thoroughly.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per 1 cup serving): 239 calories, 9g fat, 6g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 2g fiber, 0g added sugar, 4g protein, 125mg sodium, 28mg calcium, 178mg potassium, 80mg phosphorus, 8mg oxalate