Rice and Pigeon Peas Recipe - Duri ak Pwa Congo -

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and provide a similar texture.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is typically less expensive than olive oil.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage is often more affordable and can add crunch.

Soak red beans overnight in water.

Drain beans and place them in a pot with fresh water.

Boil beans until tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

In a separate pot, heat cooking oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add thyme, scallions, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Add cooked beans to the sautéed mixture; mix well.

Add rice and enough water to cover the mixture by about an inch.

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

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

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

Fluff rice with a fork and serve with lime wedges.

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