Jamaican Rice and Peas

A traditional Jamaican side dish made with rice, kidney beans, and creamy coconut milk, seasoned with scotch bonnet and thyme.

  • Prep10 min
  • Cook30 min
  • Servings4
  • DifficultyEasy
Jamaican Rice and Peas

Instructions

  1. Add rice, coconut milk, kidney beans, water, kosher salt, allspice, and black pepper to a large pot (Dutch oven) and stir until combined. Lay green onions, thyme and Scotch bonnet pepper on top.

  2. Bring mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover with a lid.

  3. Allow to cook covered for 18 minutes over low heat, then remove from heat. Leave the lid on for an additional 5 minutes.

  4. Open the lid and remove the green onion, Scotch bonnet pepper, and thyme. Fluff the rice and peas with a fork. Serve and enjoy.

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