Jamaican Beans and Rice

1 cup mixed beans, cooked
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups coconut milk
1 cup long grain rice
6 sprigs thyme, stems removed
salt and pepper
water

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the garlic, stirring until fragrant.
2. Add the rice to the garlic oil and toss to coat.
3. Stir in the coconut milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover, stirring ocassionally until rice is tender.
4. Fluff rice, stir in beans and season with thyme leaves, salt and pepper.
5. Add additional water as necessary to give rice a creamier consistency and serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings