Absurdly Easy Rice and Peas Ala Lena

Submitted by mandabears

"I worked with a C.N.A. named Lena a long time ago. She was from Jamaica and shared her easy Rice and Peas recipe with me. Similiar to a lot of Rice and Peas recipe already posted, but just a little different. This is great with Princess Buttercup's Jerk Chicken"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans goya small red beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 scotch bonnet peppers, whole
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
• salt

directions

1. In a large pan, mix broth and coconut milk.
2. Add green onion, garlic, thyme, and over medium low heat bring to boil.
3. Add the rice and stir gently for about 2 minutes.
4. Continue cooking on medium low heat.
5. Add the 2 peppers on top of rice.
6. Cover pan.
7. Simmer for 20-30 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
8. Remove pepper.