How to make Rice & Peas! - Caribbean style

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and widely available.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while milk is a budget-friendly alternative.

Start with a pot and add in brown rice.

Add in a bunch of thyme along with some butter.

To the butter, add in a bit of olive oil, then some salt and black pepper.

Add coconut milk and water to the pot, using a 2 to 1 ratio (half coconut milk, half water).

Add rinsed canned red kidney beans to the pot and mix everything together.

Place the pot on the stove and bring to a boil.

Once it starts to boil, turn the flame down and cover the pot to let it simmer for about 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, fluff the rice using a fork or spatula, mixing everything together.

Taste the dish and add additional butter and salt if needed before serving.

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