My Jamaican Rice and Peas
Basic Information
- Servings: 8
- Ready in: 45 minutes
- Preparation time: -
- Cooking time: -
- Rating: 52.20
- Health score: 9.00
- Weight Watcher points: 16.00
Summary
If you have around 45 minutes to spend in the kitchen, My Jamaican Rice and Peas might be an amazing gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe to try. For 85 cents per serving, this recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 8 servings with 456 calories, 12g of protein, and 16g of fat each. Only a few people really liked this side dish. This recipe from Foodista requires additional of water, water, scotch bonnet pepper sauce, and vegetable oil. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 42%. This score is pretty good. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Jamaican Rice and Peas, Jamaican Rice and Peas, and Jamaican Rice & Peas.
Ingredients
eyed peas0.5 pound
coconut milk1 can
rice1 pound
onion1 cup
salt0.5 teaspoon
scotch bonnet pepper sauce2 teaspoons
vegetable oil2 tablespoons
additional of water3 cups- water3 cups
Instructions
Step 1
In a large dutch oven or a large heavy bottomed pot with a lid, heat oil over medium heat.
Step 2
Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add thyme, if using. Stir in peas and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer until just tender, about 45 minutes.Then add coconut milk, salt, scotch bonnet pepper sauce OR whole pepper, and 3 cups water.
Step 4
Mix well and taste; it should be rich and well seasoned. Bring to a boil, stir in rice, reduce heat, cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid absorbed, about 45 minutes.Check occasionally while the rice is cooking.
Step 5
Add more water if needed, or remove the cover and let the liquid cook off, if it is too loose, but take care not to burn. Fluff the rice, and serve with love and gratitude!
Categories
Dish Types: side dish
Diets: gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, vegan