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Rice and Peas

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8/10

Fragrant coconut rice with kidney beans, cooked with thyme, allspice, and scotch bonnet for Sunday dinner.

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

Why It Works

Coconut milk fat coats each rice grain, preventing mushiness and adding richness; the whole scotch bonnet infuses heat without releasing seeds, so you get flavor without overwhelming spice.

Key Ingredients

rice kidney beans coconut milk thyme allspice scotch bonnet scallions garlic

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