Caribbean Pigeon Peas And Rice Recipe | #vegandeatz | whatoocook com

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

pigeon peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more accessible and cost-effective.

Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a pot.

Add 1 finely chopped onion and sauté.

Add 3 sticks of chopped thyme and 2 hot peppers.

Add 2 cups of tenderized dried pigeon peas to the pot.

Season with a generous amount of all-purpose seasoning, black pepper, garlic, and parsley.

Add a pinch of salt, tasting later for seasoning.

Pour in 2 cups of coconut milk.

Add 1.5 cups of rice to the mixture.

Add 1 cup of water to achieve a total of 3 cups of liquid.

Let the mixture cook until the rice is fully cooked.

Taste the rice and add a pinch more salt if needed, along with another cup of water if the rice isn't fully cooked yet.

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