Rice and Beans

• 1/2 cup dried kidney beans, soaked overnight, drained
• 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 1/2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 scallions, finely chopped
• 1/2 sprig fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 tablespoon sugar
• Salt and ground black pepper

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the drained beans with the coconut milk in a medium saucepan.
2. Cook covered over medium heat until the beans are tender but not mushy, about 1 hour.
3. Add all the remaining ingredients and cook covered over medium heat until the rice absorbs all the liquid, about 15 minutes.
4. Season and serve.

kidney beans, unsweetened coconut milk, garlic, scallions, thyme, rice, water, salt, sugar, salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rice-and-beans-recipe.html (may not work)