Name: Caribbean Rice and Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 55 min
Total time: PT-475911H24M44S
Ingredients: ½ cup dried adzuki beans (125 mL); 1 can light coconut milk (400 ml); ½ cup water (125 mL); 1 tsp each ground allspice and ground ginger (5 mL); 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed (250 mL); 1 tbsp canola oil (15 mL); 1 cup yellow onion, diced (250 mL); 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt (5 mL); Garnish: chopped green onion

Caribbean Rice and Beans

Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 2+ hours soak time)
Cook Time: 1 hour, 55 minutes
Total Time: 4+ hours
Yield: 6 servings 1x

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Description

This Caribbean-inspired rice and beans takes two pantry staples to the next level for a flavour-packed weeknight side-dish.

Ingredients

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½ cup dried adzuki beans (125 mL)
1 can light coconut milk (400 ml)
½ cup water (125 mL)
1 tsp each ground allspice and ground ginger (5 mL)
1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed (250 mL)
1 tbsp canola oil (15 mL)
1 cup yellow onion, diced (250 mL)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp salt (5 mL)
Garnish: chopped green onion

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, add adzuki beans and cover with 1½ cups of water; ensure beans are fully submerged and covered by at least 1-inch (2.5 cm) of water. Soak 2-3 hours or overnight.

Drain beans and replace with 3 cups of fresh water. Over high-heat bring to a boil; reduce to low and simmer for 1½ hours, or until beans are very soft. As the water boils down, you may need to add more to keep beans submerged. Once cooked, drain and set until ready to use.

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add coconut milk, water, allspice and ginger; whisk to combine. Add rice and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Fluff rice with fork.

Heat canola oil in a medium non-stick pan over medium-high; add onion, cook 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Add garlic, cook 1 minute, stirring often. Add adzuki beans, cook 3-4 minutes. Transfer beans to rice, season with salt, fold together and garnish with green onions. Serve alongside grilled meat like jerk chicken or grilled beef skewers.