Jamaican Rice and Peas Recipe

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Jamaican Rice and Peas
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Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and ginger and cook over med. heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until coated with the oil.
  4. Stir in the kidney beans and Scotch bonnet, then stir in the coconut milk and water.
  5. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
  6. Cover and cook over low heat until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 18 minutes.
  7. Remove the rice from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  8. Fluff with a fork.
  9. Stir in the scallions and season with salt and pepper.
  10. Discard the Scotch bonnet and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 68.41 Kcal (286 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.86g 9%
Sodium 13.98mg 1%
Potassium 75.1mg 2%
Total Carbs 3.3g 1%
Sugars 0.84g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.04g 4%
Protein 0.82g 2%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 5%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 19.5mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 70.56 Kcal (295 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.05g 9%
Sodium 14.42mg 1%
Potassium 77.47mg 2%
Total Carbs 3.4g 1%
Sugars 0.86g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.07g 4%
Protein 0.85g 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 5%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 20.2mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.6
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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