Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 15-oz. can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
  • 2 tsp. curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1 Tbs. canola oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced

Method

  • In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, garlic and Scotch bonnet pepper and cook, stirring often, until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in water, rice, beans, coconut milk and seasonings and bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat, cover and until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Fluff rice with fork and let stand, covered, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Spoon rice onto plates and serve hot.