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Coconut Rice with Kidney Beans

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Serves 6 | 
Small package, big flavors!

Ingredients:

1 slice bacon, finely chopped
1 jalapeno chile, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon thyme, dried
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 1/4 cups water
3/4 cup coconut milk, canned
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 15 oz. can red kidney beans, drained
2 scallions, minced

Directions:

  1. Brown bacon in a medium saucepan that is set over medium-low heat; cook for about 8 minutes, stirring often. Pour off fat.
  2. Add jalapeno, garlic, thyme and salt. Cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  3. Add water and coconut milk; bring to a boil.
  4. Stir in rice and beans. Cover and reduce heat; simmer for about 20 minutes, until rice is tender. Remove from heat; stir in scallions.
  5. Let sit, covered, for 10 minutes, until water is absorbed.
Cooking Method: Stovetop
Main Ingredient: Rice
Course: Side

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