Jamaican Beans and Rice Dish

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

Kidney beans are simmered in coconut milk and then cooked with rice, chile pepper and herbs.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 2hrs30 mins

Total: 2hrs35 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Jamaican Beans and Rice Dish

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups dry kidney beans

1 cup coconut milk

1 sprig fresh thyme

1 teaspoon minced garlic

⅛ cup chopped green onions

1 hot red chile pepper

sliced

2 ¼ cups uncooked brown rice

Cheesy Mexi-Rice Casserole

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Combine beans and coconut milk in a large saucepan; cook for 2 hours on low heat.

Step 2

Stir in thyme garlic onions and 3 slices chile pepper; simmer for 7 minutes. Stir in rice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

Nutritional Information

Jamaican Beans and Rice Dish

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 407.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.8g 28%

Carbohydrates: 67.5g 22%

Dietary Fiber: 9.6g 39%

Sugars: 1.2g

Fat: 9.9g 15%

Saturated Fat: 7.5g 37%

Vitamin A Iu: 112.4IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.3mg 48%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 29%

Vitamin C: 20.9mg 35%

Folate: 166.5mcg 42%

Calcium: 60.4mg 6%

Iron: 4.9mg 27%

Magnesium: 151.1mg 54%

Potassium: 778.1mg 22%

Sodium: 12.2mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 43%

Calories From Fat: 89.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.