Jamaican Rice and Peas with Coconut Milk

Directions

1. 1

   1 1/2 c cooked red kidney beans -- : reserve liquid 2 cloves garlic -- chopped 1 1/4 c unsweetened coconut milk : Water (enough to make 2 1/

2. 2

   Put cooked beans into a large saucepan or pot

3. 3

   Add chopped garlic

4. 4

   Measure all liquids, including reserved bean liquid, coconut milk and water enough to make 2 1/4 cups

5. 5

   Add the 2 1/4 cups of liquid to the beans and garlic in the pot

6. 6

   Add rice, crushed green onion, thyme, salt and pepper to taste

7. 7

   Bring to a boil

8. 8

   Reduce heat