Quinoa & Peas

Holiday Recipes

This Quinoa & Peas recipe is a nutritious twist on Jamaica’s beloved rice and peas. Fluffy quinoa is simmered in coconut milk with red kidney beans, scallions, and thyme for that signature island flavor. It is aromatic, hearty, and the perfect complement to your jerk mushrooms or holiday mains.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed

• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 cup coconut milk

• 1 cup vegetable broth

• 2 scallions, chopped

• 2 sprigs thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. In a pot, combine quinoa, coconut milk, broth, garlic, scallions, thyme, salt, and pepper.

2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

3. Stir in kidney beans and cook for another 5 minutes until quinoa is fluffy.

4. Remove thyme sprigs and fluff with a fork before serving.