Jamaican Rice and Beans

Ingredients

• 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
• 3 fresh thyme sprigs (substituted 1/2 tsp dried)
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 cup long-grain white rice (such as jasmine)
• 1 (15-ounce) can dark kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Directions

1. Combine the first 7 ingredients (through garlic) in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil.
2. Stir in rice; reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook 20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed.
3. Remove pan from heat; remove the thyme sprigs (if used).
4. Gently stir in the beans. Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving.