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Instant Pot Jamaican Rice and Peas Recipe

This Instant Pot Jamaican Rice and Peas recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy a classic Caribbean dish. Made with red kidney beans, coconut milk, and long-grain white rice, it's a flavorful and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Jamaican
Servings 4 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried red kidney beans
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (optional for heat)

Instructions: 

  • Rinse the kidney beans and place them in the Instant Pot.
  • Add coconut milk, water, rice, onion, garlic, thyme, allspice, salt, pepper, and Scotch bonnet pepper.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid and set to high pressure for 20 minutes.
  • Once done, allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes before quick releasing the remaining pressure.
  • Fluff the rice and peas with a fork before serving.

Notes:

This dish pairs well with jerk chicken or grilled fish.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Instant Pot, Jamaican, Rice and Peas
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