Vegetarian Pelau Grenada | Rice Dish | Vegetable | Pelau | One Pot | @SpiceIslandCooking473

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Lentils are a great source of protein and cook faster than beans.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock can be healthier and more flavorful.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: green chili

Jalapeños provide heat with slightly less intensity.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Welcome to the channel and introduction to the recipe.

Show ingredients: black eyed beans (pressure cooked), coconut milk, pimento pepper, bell pepper, fresh basil, onion, garlic, frozen corn, frozen peas, carrots, thyme, brownie coloring, ketchup, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, dried parsley, rice, and water.

Chop fresh thyme and prepare seasonings.

Add oil to the pot and then add ketchup, mixing it in.

Add brownie coloring to the oil and mix until it starts frying.

Add frozen peas to the pot and sauté for a few minutes until well coated in the oil mixture.

Remove the peas from heat after sautéing and set aside.

In a large skillet, add oil and sauté the prepared seasonings for about three minutes.

Add the peas mixture back into the skillet with the sautéed seasonings.

Add frozen corn, frozen peas, and carrots to the skillet.

Add thyme and mix everything until combined.

Add washed rice to the skillet, followed by coconut milk and mix well.

Add water gradually as needed, along with salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and dried parsley.

Mix everything well until evenly distributed and check for water and seasoning.

Allow the mixture to cook until done, checking occasionally for water and seasoning needs.

Remove from heat and show the finished dish, served with plantain, avocado, and lettuce.

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