Jamaican Rice

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

Authentic Jamaican rice. This adds a sweet, vegetarian complement to spicy dishes!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Jamaican Rice

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

½ large onion

sliced

½ red apple

cored and sliced

1 pinch curry powder

1 cup water

⅔ cup brown rice

1 teaspoon dark molasses or treacle

1 small banana

sliced

1 tablespoon unsweetened flaked coconut

Cilantro-Lime Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and red apple; cook and stir until onion is transparent. Season with curry powder and stir in the water. Add the rice and molasses cover and cook over low heat until the rice is tender and water has been absorbed about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Mix in the banana then sprinkle the coconut on top. Heat through for a moment over low heat before serving.

Nutritional Information

Jamaican Rice

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 398.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.1g 12%

Carbohydrates: 71.6g 23%

Dietary Fiber: 5.6g 22%

Sugars: 13.9g

Fat: 10.7g 17%

Saturated Fat: 3.2g 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 56.6IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.4mg 34%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 38%

Vitamin C: 8.9mg 15%

Folate: 32mcg 8%

Calcium: 47.9mg 5%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 123.1mg 44%

Potassium: 517.4mg 15%

Sodium: 11.1mg

Thiamin: 0.3mg 31%

Calories From Fat: 96.6

*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.