Cook Up Rice || Instant Pot One Pot Meal

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more accessible and save prep time.

meat (chicken, beef, or pork)

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: vegetable protein

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Soak black-eyed peas in water for at least 2 hours, then drain.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add drained black-eyed peas and stir to combine with the vegetables.

Pour in coconut milk and water, then add thyme, bay leaves, and carrots.

Season with salt and pepper, and bring the mixture to a boil.

Add rice to the pot, stirring gently to combine.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender.

If using meat, add it to the pot during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes before serving.

Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped scallions.

Serve hot with hot sauce on the side.

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