Ingredients

• 1 slice bacon, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeno chile, minced (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• Coarse salt
• 3/4 cup canned coconut milk
• 1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans, drained
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 scallions, minced

Instructions

1. 1. In a medium saucepan, 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.
2. 2. 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.
3. 3. Remove from heat; stir in scallions. Let sit, covered, until water is absorbed, 10 minutes.