Coconut Rice and Beans

• Difficulty: Easy
• Category: Miscellaneous

Ingredients

• 1 cup long grain rice
• 1 tbsp oil or butter
• 1 shallot (chopped)
• 1 garlic (clove)
• 3/4 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 tsp salt
• 15 oz black beans (rinsed and drained)

Instructions

1. While chicken is cooking start on the rice.
2. Add butter or oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
3. Stir in chopped shallot and garlic, cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
4. Stir in rice then pour in the coconut milk and water.
5. Season with nutmeg and salt.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until the liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender, about 18 minutes.
7. Stir in the black beans and cook for a few minutes until hot.