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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 75 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 4  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1/2 cup dried kidney beans, soaked overnight, drained  |  
                                                2 cups unsweetened coconut milk  |  
                                                1 1/2 garlic cloves, minced  |  
                                                4 scallions, finely chopped  |  
                                                1/2 sprig fresh thyme, finely chopped  |  
                                                1 1/2 cups uncooked rice  |  
                                                1 1/4 cups water  |  
                                                1 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1/2 tablespoon sugar  |  
                                                salt and ground black pepper  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. In a medium saucepan, combine the drained beans with the coconut milk in a medium saucepan. Cook covered over medium heat until the beans are tender but not mushy, about 1 hour. Add all the remaining ingredients and cook covered over medium heat until the rice absorbs all the liquid, about 15 minutes. Season and serve.                              | 
                         
                         
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