Foryoueats: Caribbean Rice And Beans

¼ cup vegetable oil (or canola)

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

½ medium onion, diced

2 teaspoons Creole seasoning

2 cups uncooked long grain rice

1 sprig fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)

1 13.5-ounce can coconut milk (about 1¾ cups)

1 15.5-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

2 small bay leaves

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

2¼ cups chicken broth or water (see notes)

1 teaspoon chicken bouillon (optional)

1 whole scotch bonnet pepper

1 teaspoon paprika (optional)

Caribbean Rice And Beans