Rice And Peas

One Pot Meal

Ingredients:

4 teaspoons canola oil
4 ounces ham, diced (1 cup)
1/4 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced or 1 tsp prepared garlic
1 cup white rice, uncooked
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
1/2 cup frozen green peas
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

Heat oil in a large, non-stick skillet.  Saute ham, onion, and garlic for several minutes.  Rinse rice and add to skillet.  Saute for 1 minute.  Add coconut milk, water, beans, and thyme.  Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes.  Stir and cover again.  Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until rice is cooked through.  Taste and add seasoning as desired.

*To make this as a more traditional Caribbean rice and peas dish, substitute canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed for the green peas.

Serves 4