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Caribbean Rice and Peas

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Caribbean Rice and Peas

Caribbean Rice and Peas

Ingredients

  • • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • • 1 cup canned kidney beans
  • • 1 cup coconut milk
  • • 1 cup water
  • • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
  • • Salt and pepper to taste
  • • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Method

  1. 01

    Heat oil in a pot and sauté onion and garlic.

  2. 02

    Add rice and stir to coat.

  3. 03

    Pour in coconut milk and water. Add kidney beans, thyme and Scotch bonnet if using.

  4. 04

    Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender.

  5. 05

    Remove thyme and pepper if desired. Fluff and serve.

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