How to Make Jamaican Rice & Peas

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.

Soak 8 oz of red kidney beans overnight to minimize cooking time.

Add water to cover the beans in a pot.

Add pimento berries, garlic, ginger, and salt to the pot.

Boil the beans until almost tender, about 45 minutes to an hour, adding more water if needed.

Add coconut milk, fresh thyme, scallion, green sweet pepper, scotch pepper, jerk seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder to the pot.

Cover and let it cook for about 5 to 10 minutes.

Add the washed rice to the pot.

Cover the pot and allow it to steam on medium-low heat for about 20 to 25 minutes.

Fluff the rice after cooking.

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