Directions

How to Cook Beans

1In a medium pot, add 4 Cups of water and bring to a boil, add beans, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 40- 50 minutes or until tender.

2Once cooked drain beans and save remaining bean broth. ( you will need the bean broth to cook the rice and give it a beautiful reddish brown color.)

How to Prepare Rice & Beans

1In a medium pot with Lid, over medium heat add oil, once the oil is hot add scallions, garlic, thyme sprigs, and saute for 30-40 seconds. Make sure not to burn garlic or scallions.

2Then add beans, salt, black pepper, and 3 ½ Cups of Liquid ( Bean Broth and water to make 3 ½ c of liquid) bring to a boil.

3Add rice, gently stir, and bring back to boil. Cook for 5 mins, then cover with lid reduce heat to low, and cook for 25- 30 mins.

4Remove Lid, fluff rice with a fork and serve.