Jamaican Beans and Rice Dish

Kidney beans are simmered in coconut milk and then cooked with rice, chile pepper and herbs.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 407 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• ⅛ cup chopped green onions
• 1 ¼ cups dry kidney beans
• 1 hot red chile pepper, sliced
• 2 ¼ cups uncooked brown rice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine beans and coconut milk in a large saucepan; cook for 2 hours on low heat.

Step 2

Stir in thyme, garlic, onions and 3 slices chile pepper; simmer for 7 minutes. Stir in rice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.