Quick & Easy Rice and Peas 🍚🇯🇲

When it comes to Caribbean comfort food, rice and peas is a classic that hits every time in our large family of 9. Whether you're pairing it with jerk chicken, oxtail, or going meatless for the day, this beloved dish brings warmth, nostalgia, and island flavor to every bite.

And the best part? You don’t need hours to enjoy it! Here's our quick version of rice and peas that’s full of Caribbean flavor—ready in under 30 minutes.

🛒 Ingredients You'll Need

• 1 can of red kidney beans (or pigeon peas)
• 1 cup jasmine or parboiled long-grain white rice
• 1 can coconut milk (unsweetened)
• 3 cups water or vegetable broth
• 3 stalks scallion (green onion), chopped
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper (do not cut)
• 1 tsp all-purpose Caribbean seasoning
  ✨ Try it with our Walkerswood Seasoning
• Salt to taste

👩🏽🍳 Quick Cooking Instructions

1. Rinse rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a measuring cup, combine the drained bean liquid/beans, coconut milk, water or broth to have 4 cups of liquid. Then in a medium saucepan add remaining beans, scallion, thyme, garlic, and seasoning. Stir gently.
3. Add the whole Scotch bonnet pepper on top. For a more mild version, slice the skin of the pepper without the seeds — do not cut it open unless you want more heat!
4. Bring to a light boil, then stir in the rice.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
6. Let it rest for 5 minutes. Remove the Scotch bonnet and thyme sprigs, fluff with a fork, and enjoy!

💡 ODatzGood Tips

• Add a splash of extra coconut milk near the end for a creamier finish.
• Swap beans for pigeon peas for a Trinidadian-style version.
• Pair with Jerk Seasonings for a complete meal.

🥄 From Our Kitchen to Yours

At ODatzGood, we’re here to make island traditions simple, flavorful, and always full of love. This quick rice and peas recipe is perfect for weeknights, meal preps, or whenever you need a bite of home.

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