Absurdly Easy Rice and Peas Ala Lena

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: 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2 (15 1/2ounce) 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.