Jamaican Instant Pot Rice and Beans
“Discover the joy of making Jamaican Instant Pot Rice and Beans at home. This 35-minute jamaican recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.”
🤖 Why This Recipe Matches Your Mood
Discover the joy of making Jamaican Instant Pot Rice and Beans at home. This 35-minute jamaican recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Jamaican Instant Pot Rice and Beans is a beloved Jamaican dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to any meal. Its flavors have been refined over time to create the perfect balance that keeps people coming back for more.
Cooking is more than just preparing food—it's an act of love, creativity, and connection. This recipe embodies that spirit, offering you a chance to create something special in your own kitchen.
📋 Jamaican Instant Pot Rice and Beans
📝 Ingredients
- •1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- •1 chopped Onion
- •1 clove finely chopped Garlic
- •2 chopped Spring Onions
- •2 cups Rice
- •3/4 cup Coconut Milk
- •3/4 cup Water
- •1 1/2 tsp Salt
- •1/2 tsp Allspice
- •1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- •450g Kidney Beans
- •2 sprigs Thyme
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Instructions
- 2
Set Instant Pot to "Sauté." Once Hot, add olive oil. Then add yellow onion and stir until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and green onions and stir for about 30 more seconds.
- 3
Press “Cancel” on the Instant Pot. Add rice, coconut milk, water, salt, allspice, and black pepper and stir.
- 4
Pour undrained kidney beans on top of the rice mixture. Do not stir. Lay sprigs of thyme on top. Cover the Instant Pot, ensuring the valve is set to “Sealing.”
- 5
Press “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” on the Instant Pot and set for High pressure for 6 minutes.
- 6
Once the pressure cooking time is done, allow it to natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure by moving valve to "Venting"
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Open lid and remove thyme sprigs. Fluff rice with fork and Enjoy!
- 8
Stove Top Instructions
- 9
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add yellow onion and stir until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and green onions and stir for about 30 more seconds.
- 10
Add rice, undrained kidney beans, coconut milk, water, salt, allspice, and black pepper and stir until combined. Lay thyme on top. Bring mixture to a simmer.
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Cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. Allow to cook for 18 minutes over low heat, then remove from heat. Leave the lid on for an additional 5 minutes.
- 12
Open the lid and remove the thyme. Fluff rice with fork. Enjoy.
💡 Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Jamaican Instant Pot Rice and Beans at home. This 35-minute jamaican recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
⭐ Pro Tips
- 1Read the entire recipe before starting to avoid surprises
- 2Prep all ingredients before cooking (mise en place) for a smoother experience
- 3For best results, use fresh, high-quality Olive Oil
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
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