Jamaican Rice & Peas | Easy Rice & Peas Recipe | How to Make Rice & Peas | Rice & Peas Canned Beans

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.

Add olive oil to a pot and heat it up.

Add fresh garlic to the pot and sauté until fragrant.

Add one can of dark red kidney beans directly into the pot without draining or rinsing.

Add ground ginger and all-purpose seasoning to the pot and stir to combine.

Pour in half a can of water and half a can of unsweetened coconut milk.

Add ground allspice to the mixture.

Rinse basmati rice to remove excess starch before adding it to the pot.

Add fresh thyme and a habanero pepper to the pot.

Add chopped green onions to the pot if available for added flavor.

Let the mixture cook until the rice is fluffy and cooked through.

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