Ingredients

I cup good quality white rice

2 tins of red kidney beans

1 tin of coconut milk

1 small red onion, chopped

1 tsps. salt

1 tsp. pepper

thyme (1 strand)

scotch bonnet pepper, or jalpeno pepper

Preparation

  • Start to cook rice
  • In a saucepan, saute onion with one tablespoon butter - add to rice
  • When rice has reached a boil and on simmer, add the beans, coconut milk, salt and pepper and let simmer for duration of cooking
  • Add thyme to the pot in last five minutes of cooking
  • add scotch bonnet pepper or jalapeno pepper at the same time
  • When rice has cooked, take off burner and let cool, take out thyme and peppers before serving! Great with chicken dishes, fish dishes, or a new dish to add to your Thanksgiving and Christmas table…