Caribbean Rice and Beans

Name: Caribbean Rice and Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: ¼ cup vegetable oil ((or canola)); 2-3 cloves garlic, (minced); ½ medium onion, (diced); 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning; 2 cups uncooked long grain rice; 1 sprig fresh thyme ((or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)); 1 13.5-ounce can coconut milk ((about 1¾ cups)); 1 15.5-ounce can red kidney beans, (rinsed and drained); 2 small bay leaves; Salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste); 2¼ cups chicken broth or water ((see notes)); 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon ((optional)); 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika ((optional))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

Seasoned with garlic, onions, and Creole spice, then infused with bay leaves, thyme, Scotch bonnet, and coconut milk. True Caribbean comfort food for the soul.

Updated at: Tue, 26 Nov 2024 06:16:38 GMT