Nava's Jamaican-Inspired Red Beans and Rice

• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• large yellow onion, diced small↗1
• garlic cloves, finely minced↗3
• cooked brown rice↗3 cups
• (16 ounce) cans adzuki beans, drained and rinsed↗2
• (15 ounce) can light coconut milk↗1
• fresh cilantro, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)↗2 tablespoons
• salt, to taste↗
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a saucepan on medium heat. Sautè the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent.

2. 2

   Add the rice, drained beans, coconut milk and thyme if using.

3. 3

   Bring to a simmer then cover and cook over low heat until most of the coconut milk has evaporated, about 15 minutes. (The mixture should be moist but not watery.).

4. 4

   Garnish with cilantro leaves. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.