How To Make Trini Black Eyed Peas & Rice | Foodie Nation

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño provides heat with lower cost.

black eyed peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more affordable and save prep time.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over high temperature.

Add brown sugar to the oil and let it cook for about 2 minutes to develop color.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the pot and sauté for about 2 minutes.

Add diced carrots and pimento seeds to the pot and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.

Add chopped thyme and scotch bonnet pepper to the pot and sauté for another 2 minutes.

Add pre-boiled pickled meat (optional) to the pot and let it cook uncovered for about 2 minutes.

Add black eyed peas to the pot and mix well with the other ingredients.

Add rice to the pot and mix to combine with the ingredients.

Cook on high heat for about 5 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the flavors and stick slightly to the bottom of the pot.

Add water and coconut milk to the pot, ensuring to scrape up any caramelized bits from the bottom.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot.

Cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.

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

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