Caribbean Rice in Rice Cooker

Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this effortless Caribbean Rice made in a rice cooker—a one-pot wonder that combines bold island flavors with ultimate convenience. Infused with creamy coconut milk, aromatic thyme, allspice, garlic, and ginger, this dish offers a fragrant and flavorful base that pairs perfectly with vibrant red bell peppers and tender green peas. The sautéed scallions add a savory depth, while the delicate sweetness of Jasmine or Basmati rice ties it all together. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing side dish to Caribbean-inspired mains. Perfectly fluffy and bursting with color, it’s a tropical escape you can savor one bite at a time!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Jasmine or Basmati rice
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 1 cup Water
• 2 stalks Scallions (green onions), finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon Thyme (preferably fresh)
• 0.5 teaspoons Allspice powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil or coconut oil
• 0.5 cup Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 cup Frozen peas

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming too sticky.

Step 2

In a small skillet, heat the vegetable or coconut oil over medium heat. Add the scallions, garlic, and ginger, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the sautéed mixture, rice, coconut milk, water, thyme, allspice, salt, and black pepper to your rice cooker. Stir everything together to combine.

Step 4

Gently layer the diced red bell pepper and frozen peas on top of the rice mixture without stirring. This ensures the vegetables steam properly during cooking.

Step 5

Close the lid of the rice cooker and select the 'white rice' or standard cooking setting, depending on your model. Allow the rice to cook completely (approximately 25-30 minutes).

Step 6

Once the rice cooker finishes and switches to the 'warm' setting, let the rice sit covered for an additional 5 minutes to absorb the remaining steam.

Step 7

Fluff the rice gently with a fork, mixing in the red bell pepper and peas evenly throughout the dish.

Step 8

Serve warm as a side dish to your favorite Caribbean-inspired entrees or as a light, standalone meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1094.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	807.9

Total Fat 16.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2422.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 144.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.8g	0%
Total Sugars 25.5g
Protein 20.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 131.8mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 822.8mg	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: 18.6%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 71.3%