Name: Caribbean Coconut Rice And Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 300g (1.5 cups) Long-Grain Brown Rice: Rinse to remove starch for fluffier grains.; 400ml (1.75 cups) Coconut Milk (Full-Fat): Essential for creamy texture and intense flavor.; 400ml (1.75 cups) Water: Balances the richness of the coconut milk.; 250g (1 cup) Canned Black Beans, Drained and Rinsed: Provides protein and earthy flavor.; 1 Medium Onion (≈150g / 5oz), Finely Diced: Forms the aromatic base.; 2 Cloves Garlic (≈6g / 0.2oz), Minced: Adds pungent and savory flavor.; 1 Small Red Bell Pepper (≈80g / 2.8oz), Diced: Adds sweetness and color.; 2 tbsp (30ml) Vegetable Oil: Neutral base for sautéing.; 1 tsp (5g) Ground Cumin: Adds warm, earthy spice.; 0.5 tsp (2g) Ground Allspice: Key Caribbean flavor booster.; 0.25 tsp (0.5g) Smoked Paprika: Introduces smoky depth.; 1 Sprig Fresh Thyme (or 0.5 tsp Dried Thyme): Provides fresh, herbaceous aroma.; 1 Bay Leaf: Infuses subtle, aromatic flavor.; 0.5 tsp (2g) Salt, or to Taste: Enhances all flavors.; 0.25 tsp (1g) Freshly Ground Black Pepper: Adds subtle spice.; 2 tbsp (15g) Fresh Cilantro, Chopped: Bright, fresh garnish.; 1 Lime, Cut into Wedges: Zesty acidity to brighten flavors.; 30g (1oz) Toasted Coconut Flakes: Adds crunch and coconut flavor.; 1 tbsp (15ml) Olive Oil, for Drizzling: Adds richness and sheen.

Description

Experience the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with this creamy and comforting Coconut Rice and Beans! This dish is a flavorful side or satisfying main course, perfect with jerk chicken or grilled fish.

Ingredients

Scale

300g (1.5 cups) Long-Grain Brown Rice: Rinse to remove starch for fluffier grains.
400ml (1.75 cups) Coconut Milk (Full-Fat): Essential for creamy texture and intense flavor.
400ml (1.75 cups) Water: Balances the richness of the coconut milk.
250g (1 cup) Canned Black Beans, Drained and Rinsed: Provides protein and earthy flavor.
1 Medium Onion (≈150g / 5oz), Finely Diced: Forms the aromatic base.
2 Cloves Garlic (≈6g / 0.2oz), Minced: Adds pungent and savory flavor.
1 Small Red Bell Pepper (≈80g / 2.8oz), Diced: Adds sweetness and color.
2 tbsp (30ml) Vegetable Oil: Neutral base for sautéing.
1 tsp (5g) Ground Cumin: Adds warm, earthy spice.
0.5 tsp (2g) Ground Allspice: Key Caribbean flavor booster.
0.25 tsp (0.5g) Smoked Paprika: Introduces smoky depth.
1 Sprig Fresh Thyme (or 0.5 tsp Dried Thyme): Provides fresh, herbaceous aroma.
1 Bay Leaf: Infuses subtle, aromatic flavor.
0.5 tsp (2g) Salt, or to Taste: Enhances all flavors.
0.25 tsp (1g) Freshly Ground Black Pepper: Adds subtle spice.
2 tbsp (15g) Fresh Cilantro, Chopped: Bright, fresh garnish.
1 Lime, Cut into Wedges: Zesty acidity to brighten flavors.
30g (1oz) Toasted Coconut Flakes: Adds crunch and coconut flavor.
1 tbsp (15ml) Olive Oil, for Drizzling: Adds richness and sheen.

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Instructions

Rinse and Soak Rice: Rinse brown rice until water runs clear, soak for 10 minutes, then drain.
Sauté Aromatics: Sauté diced onion and bell pepper in oil until softened.
Bloom Spices: Stir in garlic, cumin, allspice, and paprika; cook until fragrant.
Toast Rice: Add rice and toast for 2 minutes, coating with spiced oil.
Simmer with Liquids: Add coconut milk, water, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; simmer covered for 35-40 minutes.
Incorporate Beans: Fold in rinsed black beans during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Rest and Steam: Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
Fluff and Serve: Fluff with a fork, drizzle with olive oil, garnish with cilantro and coconut flakes, and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

For best results, use full-fat coconut milk and rinse the rice thoroughly. Soaking the rice helps reduce cooking time.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Simmer
Cuisine: Caribbean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 300 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 8 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg