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Rice and Peas

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean
Keyword: basmati rice, black beans
Servings: 4 people (as a side dish)
Calories: 369kcal
Author: Chief Cook and Bottle Washer

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 small Onion chopped
  • 300 g Long Grain Rice
  • 1 tin Black Beans or kidney beans if you prefer
  • 3 tbsp Thyme fresh
  • ¼ tsp Chilli Powder
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a pan fry the onion in a little oil until it is translucent
  • Add the rice and beans and stir. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the thyme and chilli powder and give a quick stir
  • Add at least twice the quantity of water (i.e. 600ml) to cook the rice and beans and bring to a boil. Boil for 12-15 minutes (depending on the cooking instructions for the rice)
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 299IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg