How To Make Peas and Rice with Plantains

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice offers more fiber and nutrients.

pigeon peas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned peas

Black beans are nutritious and often less expensive.

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: bananas

Sweet potatoes provide similar sweetness and texture.

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

In a large pot, combine rice and water (no specific amount mentioned).

Add pigeon peas (canned, no boiling needed), chopped green onions, minced garlic, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper (no specific amounts mentioned).

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat and let it cook for about 10-15 minutes before adding the pigeon peas.

After 10-15 minutes, add the pigeon peas to the pot.

Continue cooking until the rice is done (no specific time mentioned).

While the rice cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Slice the ripe plantains into long pieces.

Add the sliced plantains to the hot oil and fry until golden brown (no specific time mentioned).

Remove the plantains from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

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