Caribbean Cuisine

Jamaican Stew Peas

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Hearty Jamaican stew peas, costed to the penny. Kidney beans simmered in coconut milk with thyme and spice until rich and thick, a filling one-pot for pennies.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 40 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.23

Approx £4.92 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Jamaican Stew Peas

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Soften the chopped onion, sliced spring onion and garlic in a little oil in a pot for 4 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add the coconut milk, drained cannellini beans, thyme, crumbled stock cube, the whole chilli and 300ml water.
  3. 3
    Bring to the boil, then add the diced potato and simmer for 25 minutes until the potato is tender.
  4. 4
    Mash a few of the beans against the side of the pot to thicken the stew and cook for another 10 minutes.
  5. 5
    Lift out the whole chilli, season and serve with rice.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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