Jamaican Rice & Peas using Canned Beans, ready in minutes!

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

red kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are lower in calories, while pinto beans are often cheaper.

Open 2 cans of red kidney beans and do not drain the liquid.

Add the beans and their liquid to a pot.

Pour in 2 cups of water and add chopped garlic.

Cover the pot and cook for about 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, add the can of coconut milk to the pot.

Season with fresh thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, salt, jerk seasoning, and a bit of sugar.

Add optional butter to the pot and cover for another 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Wash 3 cups of purple rice to remove excess starch.

Add the washed rice to the pot and mix everything together thoroughly.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to the lowest setting.

Cover the pot and steam for about 20 to 25 minutes until the rice is fully cooked.

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