Rice and Beans
Rice and Beans from Cayman Islands.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Rest
- None
- Total
- 1 hr 5 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spice
- Hot
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Rice and Beans is listed as vegetarian from Cayman Islands. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown are typical kitchen times, because the source method did not list minutes.
What you'll need
6 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Coconut milk1 can
- Black pepper15 ml
- Salt7.4 ml
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Cook beans until tender, add rice, coconut milk, onion, black pepper and salt, and add enough water to just cover the ingredients. Place Scotch Bonnet peppers on top, careful not to burst them.
Step 2
Simmer until rice is tender. Remove pepper before serving.
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 263 kcal
- Protein
- 4.7 g
- Carbs
- 14.2 g
- Fat
- 22.6 g
- Saturated fat
- 19.4 g
- Fibre
- 4.7 g
- Sugar
- 5.1 g
- Sodium
- 760 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- No major allergens flagged in the structured ingredients.
- Vegetarian
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 13 November.
Substitutions
onion → shallot
Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
Tips
- Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Rice and Beans take?
1 hr 5 min all in — 20 min prep, 45 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
Hot.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
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What equipment do I need?
Saucepan.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ½ tbsp.
What can I use instead?
onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.