Jamaican Rice and Peas (Beans)

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Pre-Notes

Many Jamaican people refer to kidney beans as peas. This makes for a confusing recipe name!

Ingredients

White Rice Version

1. 2 c long grain white rice
2. 12 oz coconut water
3. 20 oz water
4. 1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
5. 1 t dried thyme
6. 1/2 t lime zest
7. 1/4 c green onions, chopped
8. salt
9. freshly grated black pepper

Instant Rice Version (variation of ingredients)

10. 2 c instant white rice
11. 10 oz water

Instructions

White Rice Version

1. In a medium saucepan add, coconut water, water, beans, thyme, and lime zest, bring to a boil.
2. Add white rice.
3. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
4. Fold in green onions and season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Serve rice, immediately.

Instant Rice Version

1. In a medium saucepan add, coconut water, water, instant rice, beans, thyme, and lime zest, bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
3. Fold in green onions and season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Serve rice, immediately.

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