Ingredients
- Rice and Beans
- Grilled Jerk Eggplant
Instructions
Rice & Beans: Add beans to Instant Pot. Pour 6 cups of water over top. Close lid and lock to seal. Set Pressure Cook function to high heat for 15 to 18 minutes or until tender. Carefully release pressure manually according to manufacturer’s instructions before removing lid. (If additional cooking is required, close lid and lock to seal, then activate high setting for additional minutes.) Drain and rinse beans; set aside.
- Set Instant Pot on Saute function to medium heat. Heat oil; cook onion, garlic, thyme and ginger for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in rice, curry powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, allspice and cayenne; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until well coated. Stir in coconut milk, vegetable broth, lime juice and beans. Turn off Saute function.
- Close lid and lock to seal. Set Pressure Cook function on high setting for about 5 minutes or until rice is tender. Carefully release pressure manually according to manufacturer’s instructions before removing lid. Set Instant Pot to Warm function until ready to serve. Fluff with fork and stir in green onions.
Grilled Jerk Eggplant: In food processor or blender, purée green onions, oil, soy sauce, lime juice, chili pepper, thyme, ginger, allspice, garlic, sugar, cinnamon, pepper, salt and nutmeg; toss mixture with eggplants. Let stand for at least 30 minutes or up to 60 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium; grease grates well. Grill eggplants, turning frequently, for 10 to 12 minutes or until grill-marked and tender. Serve jerk eggplant with rice and beans, and lime wedges.
Caribbean Flavors
Let your creative juices flow and have fun with your meal by adding the incredible flavors of the Caribbean.
A staple in many meals, rice and beans make a great plant-based combination of taste, texture and, not to mention, form a complete protein when served together. In this recipe, kidney beans and Texmati® White Rice are infused with flavor using a homemade blend of spices like curry, allspice, chili powder and cayenne pepper for a kick. All of those flavors are simmered in coconut milk, vegetable broth and lime juice for a sweet, savory and creamy texture with a touch of citrus.
To serve on top, the eggplant is sliced into strips like steak and coated with a Jamaican Jerk marinade. When combined together, the homemade sauce is big on flavor and soaks right into the eggplant before they’re grilled.
Use this meal as inspiration to host your own Caribbean feast with jerk chicken or Jerk Shrimp and Quinoa Bowls. Don’t forget the individual glasses of Coconut Lime Jasmati Rice Pudding for dessert.
Instant Pot Recipes
Use your kitchen gadgets to your advantage in the kitchen. Let your multicooker do part of the work while you focus on preparing the other ingredients or grilling your eggplant to perfection.
Looking for more recipes using a convenient multicooker? Try this Instant Pot Bacon and Egg Risotto for a new breakfast or brunch meal idea. To make it meat-free, use vegetarian bacon or simply omit it.
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