NAVA'S JAMAICAN-INSPIRED RED BEANS AND RICE

Nava's Jamaican-Inspired Red Beans and Rice image

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories Beans

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan on medium heat. Sautè the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent.
Add the rice, drained beans, coconut milk and thyme if using.
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.).
Garnish with cilantro leaves. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 958.3, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 15, Carbohydrate 181.3, Fiber 32.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 49