Beginner friendly Jamaican Rice & pea, NO meat needed!

Use about half a bag of red kidney beans and wash them a couple of times to remove dirt and stones.

Add water to the washed beans to cook them, ensuring there's enough water.

Optionally soak the beans overnight to minimize cooking time.

Add garlic cloves and pimento seeds to the pot with the beans and allow to boil.

Once boiling, add coconut milk to the pot to enhance flavor and longevity.

Season the beans with thyme, scallion, Scotch bonnet pepper, all-purpose seasoning, salt, and about a tablespoon of sugar, then taste and adjust as needed.

Add a little coconut oil (or butter) to the pot and set aside to boil.

Wash parboiled rice and add it to the pot with the beans, stirring well.

Cook the rice and beans mixture for about 15 to 20 minutes on medium to low heat, turning down the flame to prevent burning.

After 20 minutes, fluff the rice and remove thyme stems before serving.

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