How To Make Jamaican Rice and Peas.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are lower in calories and pinto beans are often less expensive.

Heat a deep saucepan on medium heat and add 1.5 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped scallions to the pot and stir to sweat for 3-5 minutes until soft.

Add fresh thyme, black pepper, and a pinch of allspice to the pot and stir to release flavors.

In a bowl, wash the rice by covering it with water and gently rubbing it to remove impurities. Drain and repeat until water runs clear.

Add the washed rice to the pot and stir to combine with the other ingredients.

Drain the canned red kidney beans and add them to the pot along with the habanero pepper.

Pour in 1/2 cup of coconut milk and 2.5 cups of water, then stir well.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce to a gentle simmer.

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