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Chef's Entry - May 2009

"Rice and bean - the perfect protein balance. We love this recipe as it has a subtle coconut flavor off-set by the savory bacon and spicy jalapeno."

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Spicy Coconut Rice and Beans
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Flavor: Tropical
Serves: 4
1 slice sliced bacon, finely chopped
2 garlic clove, minced
1 fresh jalapeno chili pepper, minced
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
6 fluid ounce canned unsweetened coconut milk, (3/4 cup)
15 ounce canned red kidney beans, drained
7 ounce raw long-grain white rice, (1 cup)
2 scallion, trimmed and thinly sliced

Brown bacon over medium-low heat, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Pour off fat. Add garlic, jalapeno, thyme and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add coconut milk and 1 1/4 cups water; bring to a boil, Stir in beans and rice. Cover; reduce heat, and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

Remove from heat; stir in scallions. Let sit, covered, until water is absorbed, 10 minutes.

Chef's Notes:
For less spicy heat, remove the seeds and rib membranes from the jalapeno before mincing.

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