Caribbean Rice and Beans

Name: Caribbean Rice and Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 cups (320g) uncooked long-grain rice; 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil ((any neutral-flavored oil works)); ½ medium onion, (diced); 2-3 cloves garlic, (minced); 1 sprig fresh thyme ((or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)); 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper; 1 15.5-ounce can red kidney beans, (rinsed and drained); 1 13.5-ounce can coconut milk ((about 1¾ cups)); 2 small bay leaves; 2 teaspoons (9-10g) Creole seasoning; 1 teaspoon (3g) paprika ((optional)); 1 teaspoon (4g) chicken bouillon (or vegetable bouillon for a vegetarian version (optional)); 2¼ cups (530ml) chicken broth, (vegetable broth, or water (see notes)); salt and black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

Seasoned with garlic, onions, and Creole spice, then infused with bay leaves, thyme, Scotch bonnet, and coconut milk. Enjoy Caribbean comfort food for the soul.

Updated at: Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:02:00 GMT