Jamaican Style Beans and Rice

Servings: 4

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Start to Finish Time: 25 minutes

• Ingredients

  • 1 398ml can Aurora Red Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed

  • 2 tablespoons Aurora Avocado Oil

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon Aurora Minced Garlic

  • 1/2 tablespoon Aurora Minced Ginger

  • 2 tablespoons Rodolfi Tomato Paste

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground clove

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1 cup Lotus Foods White Basmati Rice, rinsed with cold water

  • 1 cup Aurora Vegetable Broth

  • 1/2 cup coconut milk

  • Aurora Kosher Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 scallion, finely sliced, for garnish

  • fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

  • lime wedges, for garnish

  Serving Ideas: Great as a side dish or a meal on it's own.

• Directions

  Start to Finish Time: 25 minutes

  Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add onions with a pinch of salt and pepper, cooking for 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.

  Stir in the tomato paste, mixing well with the onions. Add the spices and cook for 1 minute. Then, mix in the rice, broth, coconut milk, and red kidney beans.

  Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Let stand covered for a few minutes, then fluff with a fork and garnish with lime juice, scallion, and cilantro. Enjoy!