Belizean Rice and Beans

To celebrate the Bradley's adventure to Lamanai, I
am posting this recipe. My kids love this dish, and
when we are in Belize, they order it at every
restaurant! -Jill Dorrough

1/2 cup onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup stewed beans 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp thyme 2 cups white rice 1 cup coconut milk, unsweetened 1 cup water Saute onions and garlic in a sauce pot. Add stewed beans along with its liquid. Season with salt, pepper and thyme. Stir in the rice, coconut milk and water. Cover and cook over medium heat for approximately 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Reduce heat to medium low. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of water, cover and continue cooking for approximately 10 minutes or until rice is tender and water absorbed. You can used canned stewed beans