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Absurdly Easy Rice and Peas Ala Lena
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 6
I worked with a C. named Lena a long time ago. She was from Jamaica and shared her easy Rice and Peas recipe with me. This is great with Princess Buttercup's Jerk Chicken.
Ingredients:
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans goya 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 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 scotch bonnet peppers, whole
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
salt
Directions:
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com