Bahamian Pigeon Peas and Rice (ALotABitOfCooking)

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.

Rinse the pigeon peas and soak them in water for a few hours or overnight.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in the soaked pigeon peas and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Add coconut milk, water, thyme, bay leaves, black pepper, and salt; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes until peas are tender.

Stir in the rice and scotch bonnet pepper; adjust water if necessary to cover the rice.

Cover and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5-10 minutes to steam.

Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in chopped green onions and lime juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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