PEAS N RICE (BAHAMAS)

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This recipe was found on the internet site, recipeisland.com. It calls for pigeon peas, but it's possible (with some change in flavor) to use as a substitute either kidney beans or black-eyed peas.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 slices bacon
1 onion, chopped
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bell pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup pigeon peas, boiled until tender
1 tomatoes, skinned, seeded, chopped
1 cup rice

Steps:

  • In a skillet, over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes, then remove bacon to cool it before crumbling it.
  • In the same skillet & in the bacon fat, cook the chopped onion until slightly transluscent, about 3-5 minutes.
  • In a sauce pan over medium-high heat, combine all ingredients EXCEPT the rice, & bring to a boil.
  • Add rice, then turn down the heat & simmer until cooked, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.4, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 400.1, Carbohydrate 76.6, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 2.7, Protein 16.5

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