Jamaican Beans and Rice Dish
From: spatchcock

SERVES 6

• 1 1/4 cups dried kidney beans
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/8 cup chopped green onion
• 1 hot red pepper, sliced
• 2 1/4 cups uncooked brown rice

Combine beans and coconut milk in a large saucepan; cook for 2 hours on low heat.

Stir in thyme, garlic, onions and 3 slices chile pepper; simmer for 7 minutes.

Stir in rice and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.