Jamaican Rice and Peas Recipe

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Jamaican Rice and Peas
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Directions:

  1. Rinse and sort beans and place in a stockpot.
  2. Cover with several inches of water and soak overnight,-or- bring to a boil, boil gently for 3 minutes, then remove from heat, cover, and allow to sit undisturbed for 1 hour.
  3. Drain and rinse beans.
  4. Bring to a boil with chicken stock, water, and coconut cream.
  5. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 1/2-2 hours or until beans are tender and creamy.
  6. Add the thyme, allspice, scallion, onion, garlic, scotch bonnet, brown sugar, uncooked rice, salt and pepper.
  7. Check the level of liquid over the rice and make sure there is at least one inch of liquid (if not, you may add water or broth to cover).
  8. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until rice is tender.
  9. Serve hot as a side dish, with Jamaican hot sauce as a condiment, if desired.
  10. For Vegetarian use water not the chicken broth or stock.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 284.06 Kcal (1189 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.84g 7%
Cholesterol 0.28mg 0%
Sodium 718.32mg 30%
Potassium 249.71mg 5%
Total Carbs 53.69g 18%
Sugars 11.01g 44%
Dietary Fiber 3.39g 14%
Protein 5.18g 10%
Vitamin C 6mg 10%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 43.5mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 97.64 Kcal (409 kJ)
Calories from fat 14.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.66g 7%
Cholesterol 0.1mg 0%
Sodium 246.92mg 30%
Potassium 85.84mg 5%
Total Carbs 18.46g 18%
Sugars 3.79g 44%
Dietary Fiber 1.16g 14%
Protein 1.78g 10%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 10%
Iron 0.3mg 5%
Calcium 14.9mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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