Name: Coconut Rice and Peas
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight, drained; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped oregano; 1 teaspoon chopped thyme; 2 garlic cloves, finely grated; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 13.5-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk; 2 cups basmati rice

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Alex Lau

If you opt for canned instead of dried beans in this recipe from Miss Ollie's in Oakland, CA, they won’t be quite as creamy, but you’ll save yourself some time.

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