How To MakeThe Perfect Couscous | Couscous with Pigeon peas | Easy couscous recipe

pigeon peas

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned peas

Chickpeas are high in protein and fiber, while canned peas offer convenience.

Add olive oil to a hot pot.

Add bay leaves to the hot oil and let them toast for about 3 minutes.

Add frozen pigeon peas to the pot and let them fry for 2 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk after the peas have fried.

Add dry seasonings: Goya adobo seasoning and scotch bonnet pepper for spice, and fresh thyme.

Add 2 cups of water to the pot.

Bring the water to a boil.

Add 2.5 cups of couscous to the boiling water without rinsing it.

Stir the couscous into the water and turn off the heat immediately after adding it.

Cover the pot and let the couscous sit for 10 minutes to cook.

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