Jamaican Red Beans and Rice. Rice and beans are a staple in most Latin and Caribbean countries because they are inexpensive and nutritious. Beans are an excellent source of fiber, protein and complex carbohydrates. The rice is not spicy since the pepper is cooked whole for added flavor and is discarded before it’s finished.
This Jamaican coconut rice is cooked in coconut milk and tastes slightly sweet. It is not spicy since the scotch bonnet pepper is cooked whole for added flavor and is discarded before the rice finishes cooking.
This Caribbean rice and beans dish is vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free! Rice and beans are a staple in most Latin and Caribbean countries because they are inexpensive and nutritious. Beans are an excellent source of fiber, protein, and complex carbohydrates.
Some Latin recipes to try are arroz congri, or Cuban rice and black beans, and these Puerto Rican beans. This Jamaican coconut rice is cooked in coconut milk and tastes slightly sweet. It is not spicy since the scotch bonnet pepper is cooked whole for added flavor and is discarded before the rice finishes cooking.