Jamaican Peas And Rice

• 3/4 cup dried red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 1/4 cups unsweetened coconut milk
• 2 1/2 cups long-grain rice
• 3 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
• coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper

1. Bring beans, garlic, coconut milk, and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2. Reduce heat to low. Cover, and cook until beans are tender but not mushy, 1 hour and 50 minutes to 2 hours.
3. Stir in 2 1/2 cups water, the rice, scallions, thyme, and 1 tablespoon salt; season with pepper.
4. Bring to a boil. Stir once, then reduce heat to low.
5. Cook, covered, without stirring, until all liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
6. Let stand, covered, 15 minutes.
7. Fluff mixture with a fork, and season with salt and pepper.

dried red kidney beans, garlic, unsweetened coconut milk, longgrain rice, green onions, fresh thyme, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/jamaican-peas-and-rice-373752 (may not work)