Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Rice and Peas Recipe.

Ingredients:

2 cups long-grain white rice
1 cup canned kidney beans (with liquid)
1 cup coconut milk
2 cups water
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 sprigs of fresh thyme
1 scotch bonnet pepper (whole, optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Recipe Instructions:

Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté until they become fragrant and translucent.
Add the rice to the pot and stir to coat it with the oil, onions, and garlic. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the coconut milk and water, and add the kidney beans (including the liquid). Stir well.
Add the thyme, scotch bonnet pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir again.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
Once the rice is cooked, remove the pot from heat. Fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains.
If using the scotch bonnet pepper, remove it from the pot before serving.

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