Island Style Rice and Beans Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups Long-grain white rice
• 1 15-ounce can Canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 1 cup Chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 1/2 Scotch bonnet chili (optional, finely minced for heat)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)