Winston and Audia Barnett of Kingston, Jamaica, are volunteers for a Jamaica Tourist Board program called Meet the People, in which locals host visitors to give them a taste of island culture and cuisine, such as this classic side dish. Jamaicans call red kidney beans red peas.
- Portion size 6 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: March 2001
Ingredients
Method
In saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onions and garlic for 1 minute. Add stock, coconut milk, pepper, thyme, salt and allspice; bring to boil. Add rice; return to boil. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Stir in beans; cook for 10 minutes or until rice is tender. Discard pepper and allspice.
Nutritional facts <b>Per serving:</b> about
- Sodium 489 mg
- Protein 9 g
- Calories 311.0
- Total fat 11 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Saturated fat 7 g
- Total carbohydrate 45 g
%RDI
- Iron 16.0
- Folate 14.0
- Calcium 5.0
- Vitamin C 3.0
