You Won’t Believe This Guyanese Comfort Food Recipe!

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still providing flavor.

black eye peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and quicker to cook.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini provides similar texture with fewer calories.

Soak black eye peas in water overnight.

Drain and rinse the soaked peas.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Add the soaked black eye peas and stir to combine.

Pour in coconut milk and enough water to cover the peas.

Add thyme, scallions, bay leaf, and carrots; season with salt and black pepper.

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

Simmer until peas are tender, about 30-40 minutes.

Stir in rice and additional water if necessary; mix well.

Cover and cook until rice is fluffy, about 20 minutes.

Remove bay leaf and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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