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Rich and Creamy Caribbean Red Beans and Rice

A white bowl filled with fluffy white rice mixed with dark red kidney beans, representing creamy caribbean rice and beans.
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Make authentic, creamy Caribbean rice and beans using coconut milk and traditional island spices. This one-pot dish is comforting and flavorful.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 scallions (green onions), chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 small scotch bonnet pepper (optional, leave whole for flavor, do not cut)

Instructions

  1. Heat the coconut oil in a medium, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and scallions. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, allspice, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the rinsed kidney beans, coconut milk, water, and salt to the pot. Stir well to combine.
  5. If using, gently place the whole scotch bonnet pepper into the liquid. Do not break the pepper.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, stir in the rinsed rice.
  7. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Do not lift the lid during this time.
  8. Remove the pot from the heat. Let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
  9. Remove and discard the scotch bonnet pepper. Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.

Notes

  • For extra creaminess, mash about 1/4 cup of the beans against the side of the pot before adding the rice.
  • Serve this flavorful rice and beans dish alongside grilled jerk chicken or fried plantains.
  • If you cannot find red kidney beans, use pigeon peas (gungo peas) for a traditional Jamaican rice and peas flavor.

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