Pigeon Peas and Rice

Name: Pigeon Peas and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 yellow onion, diced; 1/2 green bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can canned pigeon peas, drained; 2 cups long grain white rice, rinsed; 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk; 2 cups vegetable broth; 4 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 tsp salt

Fluffy long grain rice simmered with tender pigeon peas, creamy coconut milk, and aromatic herbs. A comforting one pot side or main meal.

40 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

CaribbeanDinnerStovetopVeganVegetarianHigh FiberGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can canned pigeon peas, drained
2 cups long grain white rice, rinsed
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 cups vegetable broth
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1/2 diced yellow onion, 1/2 diced green bell pepper, and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 1 can drained canned pigeon peas and cook for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
4

Add 2 cups rinsed long grain white rice, 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, 2 cups vegetable broth, 4 fresh thyme sprigs, and 1 tsp salt.
5

Bring liquid to a boil, cover pot tightly, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
6

Remove pot from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes before fluffing rice with a fork.

Questions

How long does Pigeon Peas and Rice keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Pigeon Peas and Rice?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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