CARIBBEAN RED BEANS AND RICE

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Easy weeknight meal of red beans and rice. The coconut milk and jalapeno give it the flavor you will crave. This recipe is an Art Smith recipe. My family voted it a definite keeper!

Provided by lisar

Categories     Rice

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 cups basmati rice, uncooked
1 (15 ounce) can red beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 sprig fresh thyme
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepot, over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and onion and cook until soft, then add the jalapeno pepper.
  • Add the rice and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the beans, coconut milk and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, and add the thyme and salt and pepper.
  • Cook until the broth and coconut milk are reduced, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 12.5, Sodium 156.9, Carbohydrate 105.2, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 39.9, Protein 12.9

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