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Stewed Red Kidney Beans

Cultural Context

Stewed Red Kidney Beans are a staple in Jamaican cuisine, often served with rice or as part of a larger meal. This dish reflects the island's agricultural heritage, utilizing local ingredients and flavors. It is a comforting, hearty dish that showcases the versatility of beans in everyday cooking, enjoyed by families across Jamaica and beyond.

JamaicanJMmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup red kidney beans
4 cups water
1 cup tomatoes, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon rosemary
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon sauce seasoning powder
1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

red kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and still provide a similar texture.

1

Pre-wash red kidney beans and add water to them.

2

Use an instant pot to cook the beans on high pressure for 10 minutes.

3

Strain off the water from the cooked beans.

4

Chop tomatoes and red bell peppers using a food processor until coarse.

5

Chop onion manually.

6

Slice celery and parsley as well.

7

In a hot pot, add canola oil and sauté chopped onion for about 1 minute until fragrant.

8

Add the chopped tomato and red bell pepper mix to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until some water dries off.

9

Add whole thyme and rosemary to the pot for flavor.

10

Add sauce seasoning powder, hot pepper flakes, black pepper, paprika, sliced parsley, and celery to the pot.

11

Mix everything together and add the cooked red kidney beans, stirring until well combined.

12

If desired, add a little water for gravy and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes.

13

For more flavor, add ginger and garlic paste before covering the pot to simmer.

14

Optionally, add crayfish at this point if desired, but do not fry it with the tomatoes.

15

Cover the pot and let it cook for about 5 minutes until the beans are well flavored.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstewing

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonmeasuring cupsknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegandairy-freegluten-freenut-free

Also Known As

Red Beans StewJamaican Red Beans

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