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.

Add one can of red kidney beans to a pot, including the liquid from the can.

Add 1 cup of water and some minced garlic to the pot.

Cover the pot and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes.

After 3 minutes, add one can of coconut milk to the pot.

Add fresh thyme, 1 scotch bonnet pepper, jerk seasoning, and salt to taste.

Optionally, add some butter and sugar for balance.

Cover the pot again and let it cook for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Wash 3 cups of rice while the pot is cooking.

Add the washed rice to the pot and mix well.

For every cup of rice, add 1 and 1/2 cups of liquid, adjusting as necessary.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to the lowest setting and cover the pot.

Allow it to steam for about 20 minutes or until the rice is perfectly cooked.

For guaranteed perfect rice, cover the pot with foil or plastic wrap before steaming.

After a total cooking time of 28 minutes, fluff the rice and serve.

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