Caribbean Red Beans and Rice

By rossboys

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 cups basmati rice, uncooked
• 1 (15oz) can red beans, drained and rinsed
• 1-1/2 cups coconut milk
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepot, over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and onion and cook until soft, then add the jalapeno pepper.

Add the rice and cook for 5 minutes.

Add the beans, coconut milk and chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to low, and add the thyme and salt and pepper.

Cook until the broth and coconut milk are reduced, about 25 minutes.