Jamaican Rice and Peas

By oldbklady

Ingredients

• 2 cups rice
• 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
• 2 1/4 cup water
• 1 (15-ounce) can red beans, drained
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, water, beans, thyme, and lime zest. Set pan over high heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 20 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Fold in scallions and season to taste with salt and pepper.