Caribbean Red Beans and Rice

• vegetable oil↗2 tablespoons
• onion, minced↗1 1
• jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced↗1 1
• basmati rice, uncooked↗2 2
• (15 ounce) can red beans, drained and rinsed↗1 1
• coconut milk↗1 1⁄2 1 1⁄2
• chicken broth↗1 1
• sprig fresh thyme↗1 1
• salt and pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large saucepot, over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and onion and cook until soft, then add the jalapeno pepper.

2. 2

   Add the rice and cook for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the beans, coconut milk and chicken broth and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat to low, and add the thyme and salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Cook until the broth and coconut milk are reduced, about 25 minutes.