Caribbean Coconut Rice and Beans

Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful Caribbean Coconut Rice and Beans recipe, a perfect blend of creamy coconut milk, tender red kidney beans, and fragrant spices like thyme and allspice. This one-pot dish is both hearty and comforting, with the irresistible aroma of sautéed green onions and garlic infusing every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy Caribbean-inspired recipe complements jerk chicken, grilled seafood, or can stand alone as a satisfying vegetarian main course. Bursting with tropical flavors and pantry staples, it's a crowd-pleaser that brings the essence of island cuisine to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Long-grain white rice
• 1 cup Canned coconut milk
• 1 cup Water
• 1 cup Red kidney beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 2 stalks Green onion (scallions), chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the chopped green onion and minced garlic to the pan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the thyme, ground allspice, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds to release the spices' aroma.

Step 5

Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and stir to coat the grains in the oil and spices.

Step 6

Pour in the coconut milk and water, then mix well.

Step 7

Add the red kidney beans to the saucepan and gently stir to distribute them evenly.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

Step 9

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Step 10

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to steam.

Step 11

Fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm. Garnish with additional chopped green onion if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(939.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1203.5

Total Fat 72.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2890.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 122.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.2g	0%
Total Sugars 8.7g
Protein 28.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 187.3mg	0%
Iron 15.6mg	0%
Potassium 1642.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.9%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 38.9%