Best 6 Jamaican Style Peas And Rice Red Beans And Rice Recipes

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Jamaican style peas and rice, also known as red beans and rice, is a flavorful and hearty dish that is a staple in many Caribbean households. This classic dish is made with red beans, rice, coconut milk, and a variety of spices, resulting in a comforting and satisfying meal. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, finding the best recipe for Jamaican style peas and rice can be an exciting culinary adventure. With so many variations and personal preferences, there's a perfect recipe out there for everyone to enjoy.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

JAMAICAN STYLE PEAS AND RICE (RED BEANS AND RICE)



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I love this recipe! My first time making red beans and rice in 2003 and it was perfect! I've never used the pepper and I also used extra seasonings like garlic powder etc. I use the canned beans because dried beans take so long to cook!! My kids can't wait that long! :-) This is great with a stew or a curry, like chicken or goat. Whenever I bought a stew or a curry from the Jamaican restaurants back home, they automatically came with this rice. If you eat it on it's own, it may seem a bit plain.

Provided by byZula

Categories     Rice

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups dried red kidney beans
1 garlic clove, crushed
4 cups water
salt, to taste
2 cups coconut milk
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 small onion, minced (optional)
1 scallion, chopped
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 fresh hot pepper
2 cups uncooked rice

Steps:

  • Combine the kidney beans, garlic, water and salt to taste in a saucepan. Cook, covered over medium heat until tender, about 2 hours.
  • Add the coconut milk, pepper to taste, scallion, onion, thyme and whole fresh pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, remove the hot pepper. Then add the rice and stir.
  • Return to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 25 minutes, or until all the liquids have been absorbed. Serve hot as a side dish.
  • * Can use 16-oz. can cooked beans instead. Drain and combine with water and other ingredients except rice. Boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add rice, boil, reduce heat and cook about 20 minutes or until liquids are absorbed.

JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS RECIPE - EASY RED BEANS AND RICE



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An easy red beans and rice recipe, the well-know Jamaican rice and peas or rice and beans made with coconut milk.

Provided by Adina

Categories     Pasta and Rice

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

225 g/ 8 oz/ 1 cup white rice
vegetable stock to cook the rice (from a cube is fine)
1 tablespoon coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
1 medium onion
1 red bell pepper
1 small chili (See note 1)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon sweet paprika powder
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
200 ml/ 6.7 fl.oz/ ¾ cup coconut milk (½ a can of 400 ml/ 14 oz)
1 can kidney beans (400 ml/ 14 oz)
2-3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon butter
some fresh parsley
fine sea salt

Steps:

  • Wash the rice in a sieve. Place in a pot, cover generously with vegetable stock, and bring to a boil. Add a little salt if the stock is not salty enough, turn the heat down and simmer the rice, covered, 5 minutes less than required by the packet's instructions. Drain well.
  • In the meantime, chop the onion, bell pepper, and chili. Grate the ginger and the garlic.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook the onion, pepper, and chili for about 3-4 minutes or until they are softer. Add the ginger and garlic and stir for one minute.
  • Add the sweet paprika powder, ground black pepper, and dried thyme and stir for another minute.
  • Add the cooked rice to the pan. Add coconut milk and drained kidney beans. Heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the beans are heated through.
  • Add 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice and salt to taste. Stir in the butter. Taste again and add more lemon juice (not too much) and salt if necessary.
  • Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top and serve as suggested above.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4 of the dish, Calories 456 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 928 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

HARBOR RESTAURANT AND BAR'S JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS (RED BEANS AND RICE)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield 4 to 6 main dish servings, 8 to 10 side dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16-ounce) package dried red kidney beans
10 cups, plus 4 cups water
3 cloves crushed garlic
1 coconut
3 scallions, sliced
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 pound butter
4 cups uncooked rice (recommended: Uncle Ben's Converted Rice)

Steps:

  • Bring beans, 10 cups water, and garlic to boil at high heat. Simmer for about 1 hour or until beans are soft.
  • Crack coconut, remove shell, and cut meat into small pieces. Put half of the coconut into blender with 2 cups water and puree. Repeat for remaining coconut. Strain the coconut through a strainer squeezing the milk out of the coconut (you will end up with approximately 3 cups of coconut milk).
  • Add coconut milk, scallions, salt, and butter to the beans and bring to a boil. Then add rice and stir with a fork. Turn to low heat and cook for 30 minutes or until water is cooked out. Be sure not to stir the rice until water is gone.

JAMAICAN STYLE RED BEANS AND RICE



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Here, kidney beans cooked with coconut milk, garlic, and rice make a nourishing meal that won't break your budget: this is a Jamaican classic that will please the entire family. Can substitute dry beans with canned that have bean drained and rinsed.

Provided by Luvs 2 Cook

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup dried red kidney beans
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
1 1/4 cups unsweetened coconut milk
2 1/2 cups long-grain rice
3 scallions, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon sea salt
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
water, as needed

Steps:

  • Place beans, garlic, coconut milk and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer the beans until they are tender, about 2 hours.
  • Add 2 1/2 cups water, rice, scallions, thyme, 1 tablespoon of salt, and some freshly-ground black pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, stir, then reduce heat, cover, and cook without stirring about 20 minutes, until rice has absorbed all the liquid.
  • Allow mixture to stand for 15 minutes, still covered. Fluff rice and beans with a fork before serving and add additional salt and pepper, to taste, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 6.8, Sodium 882.7, Carbohydrate 58.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 0.6, Protein 8.9

JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS



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This quick one-pot version of Jamaican rice and peas opts for kidney beans, with a kick from Scotch bonnet peppers and red pepper flakes.

Provided by In the Kitchen with Iesha

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 green onions, chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
1 (28 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
2 cups chicken stock
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, stemmed
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse rice in a fine strainer.
  • Heat oil in a large 5-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, green onions, and thyme; cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the rice, kidney beans, stock, coconut milk, Scotch bonnet pepper, salt, sugar, black pepper, red pepper flakes, allspice, and cayenne pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, uncovered. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until rice is tender and liquid has evaporated, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.1 calories, Carbohydrate 60.1 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 1385.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

JAMAICAN STYLE RICE AND PEAS



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Dead easy, tasty rice to go with any Caribbean Dish

Provided by adz1156

Time 35m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Drain the liquid from the can of beans into a measuring cup and add the can of coconut milk and enough water to make 500ml of liquid
  • Add liquid, beans, garlic, chopped onion and thyme to large pot and bring to the boil
  • Add rice and boil on High for 2 minutes, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork and serve

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Soak the beans overnight or for at least 4 hours to reduce cooking time.
  • Use a Dutch oven or large pot for cooking the beans and rice.
  • Season the beans and rice with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Serve the peas and rice with your favorite accompaniments, such as fried plantains, stewed chicken, or grilled fish.

Conclusion:

Jamaican-style peas and rice is a delicious and hearty dish that is easy to make. With its combination of beans, rice, and spices, it is a flavorful and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household. So next time you are looking for a tasty and nutritious meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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