Jamaican Rice and Peas

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 cup lite canned coconut milk
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup rinsed and drained canned pinto beans
• 2 scallions, sliced
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Place rice, coconut milk and water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cover with a lid and simmer 10 minutes.

Add more water if rice runs dry. Add the beans and continue to simmer 5 minutes or until the rice is cooked through. If there is still some liquid, remove the lid and boil rapidly for a minute or two until it is absorbed.

Remove from heat, sprinkle scallions on top and add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information:
Per serving
345 calories (21 percent from fat)
8 g fat (4 g saturated, .3 g monounsaturated)
0 g cholesterol
10.9 g protein
61 g carbohydrates
6.5 g fiber
247 mg sodium