Jamaican Cook-Up Rice

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Jamaican Cook-Up Rice

4 Servings—Vegan

 

The term " cook-up " is a Caribbean statement that

refers to a dish that incorporates the ingredients you

have on-hand in the kitchen. In this version, we

combine rice, beans and vegetables with a little

coconut milk and curry powder for a zesty tropical

flavor.

 

3 1/2 cups water

2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice

15-oz. can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 cup canned coconut milk

2 tsp. curry powder

1/2 tsp. dried thyme

1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and minced (optional)

 

1 Tbs. canola oil

1 medium yellow onion, diced

1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced

2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced

In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add

onion, bell pepper, garlic and Scotch bonnet pepper

and cook, stirring often, until vegetables begin to

soften, about 5 minutes.

 

Stir in water, rice, beans, coconut milk and

seasonings and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat, cover

and until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15 to

20 minutes. Fluff rice with fork and let stand,

covered, 5 to 10 minutes. Spoon rice onto plates and

serve hot.

 

PER serving: 323 CAL; 9 G PROT; 3 G TOTAL FAT (0 SAT.

FAT); 64 G CARB.; 0 MG CHOL; 441 MG SOD.; 6 G FIBER

 

 

 

 

 

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