Jamaican Rice With "peas"

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
42%
Jamaican Rice With "peas"
30 min.
4
1277kcal

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This Jamaican rice and peas recipe is a delicious and hearty dish that's perfect for a filling lunch or dinner. With a blend of coconut milk, kidney beans, and spices, this dish is full of flavor and aroma. The long-grain rice adds a beautiful texture, making this meal a true comfort food.

What's even better is that this recipe is vegetarian and vegan-friendly, so it's a great option if you're looking for a meat-free meal. It's also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it accessible to a wide range of dietary preferences and restrictions.

The combination of ingredients in this dish provides a good balance of nutrients. It's a good source of protein, manganese, iron, and phosphorus, among other essential vitamins and minerals. With a moderate glycemic index and load, this meal can help maintain stable blood sugar levels, and the anti-inflammatory properties of the spices are an added bonus.

Whether you're looking for a tasty and healthy meal or wanting to explore the flavors of Jamaican cuisine, this rice and peas recipe is definitely one to try. It's a simple dish with incredible flavors that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished.

Ingredients

  • 800 ml coconut milk 
  •  garlic clove (squashed)
  • 500 kidney beans 
  • 400 rice long grain
  • 400 rice long grain
  • small to 5 chilies red
  •  spring onion sliced ()
  • teaspoons thyme leaves chopped

Equipment

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories1277kcal
    Protein9.16%
    Fat29.88%
    Carbs60.96%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    100.66
    Glycemic Load
    108.26
    Inflammation Score
    -9
    Nutrition Score
    32.50347826087%

    Flavonoids

    Apigenin
    0.03mg
    Luteolin
    0.45mg
    Kaempferol
    0.23mg
    Myricetin
    0.46mg
    Quercetin
    9.22mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:1277.02kcal
    63.85%
    Fat:42.79g
    65.83%
    Saturated Fat:36.6g
    228.76%
    Carbohydrates:196.44g
    65.48%
    Net Carbohydrates:184.06g
    66.93%
    Sugar:1.41g
    1.56%
    Cholesterol:0mg
    0%
    Sodium:39.91mg
    1.74%
    Protein:29.52g
    59.05%
    Manganese:4.34mg
    216.87%
    Iron:12.01mg
    66.72%
    Phosphorus:603.61mg
    60.36%
    Copper:1.2mg
    60.13%
    Folate:212.21µg
    53.05%
    Magnesium:200.27mg
    50.07%
    Fiber:12.38g
    49.51%
    Selenium:32.22µg
    46.03%
    Potassium:1224.96mg
    35%
    Vitamin B6:0.63mg
    31.64%
    Zinc:4.69mg
    31.29%
    Vitamin C:23.24mg
    28.17%
    Vitamin B3:5.35mg
    26.75%
    Vitamin B1:0.4mg
    26.66%
    Vitamin B5:2.64mg
    26.44%
    Vitamin K:24.75µg
    23.57%
    Calcium:140.76mg
    14.08%
    Vitamin B2:0.19mg
    11.35%
    Vitamin A:214.7IU
    4.29%
    Vitamin E:0.37mg
    2.47%
    Source:Food.com