Jamaican Style Peas and Rice (Red Beans and Rice) Recipe

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Jamaican Style Peas and Rice (Red Beans and Rice)
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Directions:

  1. Combine the kidney beans, garlic, water and salt to taste in a saucepan. Cook, covered over medium heat until tender, about 2 hours.
  2. Add the coconut milk, pepper to taste, scallion, onion, thyme and whole fresh pepper.
  3. Bring to a boil, remove the hot pepper. Then add the rice and stir.
  4. Return to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 25 minutes, or until all the liquids have been absorbed. Serve hot as a side dish.
  5. * Can use 16-oz. can cooked beans instead. Drain and combine with water and other ingredients except rice. Boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add rice, boil, reduce heat and cook about 20 minutes or until liquids are absorbed.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 579.23 Kcal (2425 kJ)
Calories from fat 182.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.32g 31%
Sodium 22.28mg 1%
Potassium 917.38mg 20%
Total Carbs 85.6g 29%
Sugars 3.84g 15%
Dietary Fiber 9.47g 38%
Protein 16.93g 34%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 10%
Iron 7.5mg 41%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 159.28 Kcal (667 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.59g 31%
Sodium 6.13mg 1%
Potassium 252.26mg 20%
Total Carbs 23.54g 29%
Sugars 1.06g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 38%
Protein 4.65g 34%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 10%
Iron 2mg 41%
Calcium 21.5mg 8%

* 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

  • 12.5
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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