Island-Style Rice and Peas (Jamaican-Inspired)
Island-Style Rice and Peas (Jamaican-Inspired) features fluffy jasmine rice simmered with creamy coconut milk, thyme, and scallions, with kidney beans for hearty texture. A whole Scotch bonnet infuses gentle, fragrant heat balanced by warm allspice and a hint of brown sugar. Serve alongside grilled meats or fish for dinner, or enjoy it as a standout, flavor-packed side at gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Island-Style Rice and Peas (Jamaican-Inspired), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 55
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large 5-quart saucepan over medium heat.
- 3
Add the garlic, green onions, and thyme; cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the rice, kidney beans, stock, coconut milk, Scotch bonnet pepper, salt, sugar, black pepper, red pepper flakes, allspice, and cayenne pepper.
- 5
Bring to a boil, uncovered.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low and cover.
- 7
Simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has evaporated, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 345.44 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 9.94 g Moderate 20%
- Carbohydrate 68.03 g 25%
- Total Fat 3.86 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 1.42 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.56 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 361.49 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 5.96 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 3.83 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 161.13 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 1.6 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 383.89 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 11.48 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 7.68 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.53 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Island Style Rice and Peas (Jamaican Inspired) is made with 15 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, and Chicken Stock. Each serving provides about 345.44 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Island-Style Rice and Peas (Jamaican-Inspired) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Stock, Chili Pepper. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Island-Style Rice and Peas (Jamaican-Inspired)?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 345.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Island-Style Rice and Peas (Jamaican-Inspired) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Island-Style Rice and Peas (Jamaican-Inspired) healthy?
- Island-Style Rice and Peas (Jamaican-Inspired) has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 345.44 calories and 9.94 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 361.49 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.42 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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