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Jamaican Pumpkin Rice Recipe

Name: Jamaican Pumpkin Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 3 Cups White Rice (Can be substituted with Brown Rice); 1 Whole Onion (Sliced ); 2 Stalks Green onions (AKA scallions); 1 Cup Pumpkin (Cubed); 1 Clove Garlic (Minced); 1/2 Green Pepper (Sliced); 6 Whole Allspice Seeds; 2 Sprigs Thyme (Can be substituted with 1 tbsp ground thyme); 1 Tbsp Butter (Can be substituted with Olive Oil); 1 Tbsp Black Pepper; 1 Tsp Salt; 2 Tbsp Grace Pumpkin Soup Mix (To be used if you want a more orange colored rice. ); 1 Whole Scotch Bonnet Pepper

This is a very quick and easy pumpkin rice recipe, that you can serve as a side dish. It can be made with the vegetables described in this recipe, or you can add your own favorite vegetables to suit your taste.

Pumpkin is loaded with many antioxidants and Vitamin A that can lead to a stronger immune system. If you are looking for a healthier alternative for a side dish, pumpkin rice is just what you are looking for.

Pumpkin rice ingredients in a pot.

Jamaican Pumpkin Rice

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Try this quick and easy Jamaican pumpkin rice recipe. This is the perfect side dish if you're looking for a healthier alternative to meat, and chicken. This has long been a favorite of many Jamaicans who are cooking on a budget or just looking to prepare a fast and quick meal.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Jamaican

Servings

Calories 292 kcal

Ingredients

3 Cups White Rice Can be substituted with Brown Rice
1 Whole Onion Sliced
2 Stalks Green onions AKA scallions
1 Cup Pumpkin Cubed
1 Clove Garlic Minced
1/2 Green Pepper Sliced
6 Whole Allspice Seeds
2 Sprigs Thyme Can be substituted with 1 tbsp ground thyme
1 Tbsp Butter Can be substituted with Olive Oil
1 Tbsp Black Pepper
1 Tsp Salt
2 Tbsp Grace Pumpkin Soup Mix To be used if you want a more orange colored rice.
1 Whole Scotch Bonnet Pepper

Instructions

Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a medium-sized saucepan under a medium flame.
Place chopped, onion, green onions, garlic, green pepper, scotch bonnet pepper and pumpkin in a saucepan, and let sauté for approx. 10-12 mins. Season with salt, and black pepper.
Add 5 cups of water to a saucepan, then add the rice. Add thyme and allspice seeds to your rice. Add sautéed vegetables to your rice and stir with a fork.
Cover your saucepan with aluminum foil (use enough to cover the top of the saucepan), and place lid on the pot. Let cook for approximately 30 minutes.
Check intermittently if rice is cooked. If rice is hard add a ¼ cup of water and cover until fully cooked.
After rice is cooked, remove from flame and serve.

Notes

Here is a very useful video by Chef Ricardo, with step by step instructions for making Jamaican pumpkin rice.

Can be served with and poultry, meat, or fish dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 01Sodium: 382mgCalcium: 33mgVitamin C: 3mgVitamin A: 1321IUSugar: 1gFiber: 2gPotassium: 162mgCholesterol: 4mgCalories: 292kcalSaturated Fat: 1gFat: 3gProtein: 6gCarbohydrates: 60gIron: 1mg

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Comments

Olysia facet

November 19, 2020 at 12:04 am

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