Jamaican Instant Pot Rice and Beans

Jamaican Rice and Beans in the Instant Pot — a flavorful vegetarian dish inspired by Jamaican cuisine.

Jamaican Instant Pot Rice and Beans

By API | Prep: 15 min | Cook: 30 min | Serves: 4

Tags: Jamaican, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Switch the Instant Pot to the 'Sauté' setting.
  2. When the pot is heated, pour in the olive oil.
  3. Incorporate the yellow onion and stir until it becomes tender, approximately 3 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic and green onions, stirring for another 30 seconds.
  5. Press 'Cancel' on the Instant Pot.
  6. Stir in the rice, coconut milk, water, salt, allspice, and black pepper.
  7. Layer the undrained kidney beans on top of the rice mixture.
  8. Avoid stirring the mixture.
  9. Place sprigs of thyme on the top.
  10. Seal the Instant Pot lid, making sure the valve is set to 'Sealing'.
  11. Select 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' and adjust the timer to High pressure for 6 minutes.
  12. After the cooking period, let the pot naturally release pressure for 10 minutes.
  13. Release any remaining pressure quickly by switching the valve to 'Venting'.
  14. Remove the lid and take out the thyme sprigs.
  15. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
  16. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  17. Add the yellow onion and stir until it softens, about 3 minutes.
  18. Incorporate the garlic and green onions, stirring for an additional 30 seconds.
  19. Mix in the rice, undrained kidney beans, coconut milk, water, salt, allspice, and black pepper until well combined.
  20. Place the thyme on top.
  21. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  22. Cover the pot with a lid and lower the heat.
  23. Let it cook for 18 minutes on low heat.
  24. Remove from heat and keep the lid on for another 5 minutes.
  25. Take off the lid and discard the thyme.
  26. Fluff the rice with a fork and enjoy.

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