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Coconut Rice & Beans

Coconut Rice & Beans

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Course Side Dish, Snack
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup brown rice cooked and cooled
  • 1 Tbsp. olive or canola oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 jalapeño minced
  • 1 bell pepper unseeded and chopped
  • ¾ cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 15oz. can red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • ¼ tsp. dried thyme

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in medium saucepan. Add garlic, jalapeño, and thyme, cooking until fragrant.
  • Add coconut milk and bring mixture to a boil.
  • Add rice, beans, green onions, and pepper, stirring until well mixed.
  • Turn heat to low and stir occasionally, adding a few tablespoons of water if needed.
  • Once mixture is heated and rice has absorbed the coconut milk, remove from stove,
  • cover and let sit for 15 minutes before serving to let flavors blend. Fluff with fork and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

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