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Jamaican Rice and Peas

Jamaican · Caribbean Top Pick STOVETOP
8/10

Coconut rice with kidney beans — Jamaica's essential side. Naturally vegan + GF.

Vegetarian Rice Dish Home Cook Friendly Vegan N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Coconut milk makes the rice rich and fragrant; scotch bonnet infuses heat without overwhelming.

Key Ingredients

rice kidney beans coconut milk thyme scotch bonnet allspice garlic

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