Caribbean Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In a large saucepot, over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and onion and cook until soft, then add the jalapeno pepper.
Add the rice and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the beans, coconut milk and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, and add the thyme and salt and pepper.
Cook until the broth and coconut milk are reduced, about 25 minutes.