Creole Rice and Kidney Beans

Rice is simmered with coconut milk, thyme, and red kidney beans in this quick and easy Creole-inspired side dish that comes from Haiti.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 524 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups water
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup white rice
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 small onion
• ½ cup coconut milk
• ½ cup canned kidney beans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine water, rice, coconut milk, kidney beans, thyme, and salt in a large pot. Stick cloves into onion and add to the pot. Bring to a boil; simmer, covered, until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Uncover and cook until remaining liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes more.