Absurdly Easy Rice and Peas Ala Lena

• 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cansgoya 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 12 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 scotch bonnet peppers, whole
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
• salt

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.

red beans, coconut milk, green onions, garlic, thyme, scotch bonnet peppers, chicken broth, long grain white rice, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/absurdly-easy-rice-and-peas-ala-lena-474507 (may not work)