Antiguan Seasoned Rice (One-Pot Okra, Bean & Herb Pilaf) – Authentic Antigua and Barbuda Recipe
Hearty island one-pot rice packed with garden vegetables and aromatic Caribbean herbs.
- Country of Origin
- 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda (Caribbean, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Long-grain rice, Red kidney beans, Sliced okra and pumpkin, Fresh thyme, Scallions
Ingredients for Antiguan Seasoned Rice (One-Pot Okra, Bean & Herb Pilaf) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) long-grain rice, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups red kidney beans, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup sliced okra and pumpkin
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh thyme
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Antigua and Barbuda seasoning (scallions, garlic, allspice)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide, heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet over medium heat; sauté the onion, garlic, and fresh thyme until golden.
- Add scallions, garlic, allspice along with long-grain rice and red kidney beans, searing for 4–5 minutes to build savory depth.
- Stir in the rinsed grains/rice so every grain is coated in the spiced oil, then pour in warm stock.
- Bring to a simmer, cover tightly with a lid, and cook on low heat for 18–20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and tender.
- Rest off the heat for 5 minutes, fluff gently with a fork, and garnish with sliced okra and pumpkin.