GREEN PEAS AND YELLOW RICE STEP BY STEP |RICE AND PEAS HAITIAN STYLE| GREAT FOR BEGINNERS

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans provide similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients, while white rice is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

Prepare the Epis (if you don’t already have it): In a blender or food processor, combine the bell peppers, garlic cloves, green onion, parsley, bonnet pepper, Maggie cube, Sazon package, and vegetable oil. Blend until smooth and refrigerate.

Cut 3 to 4 slices of red bell pepper.

Heat a medium pot on the stove over medium-high heat. Add 4 tablespoons of oil to the pot. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon of the Epis and let it fry for about 2 minutes. Add the sweet peas and fry, then add the cut red bell peppers and tomato sauce. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in the chicken flavor bouillon, salt, adobo, and Badia complete seasoning. Mix well and add the tied thyme and parsley, along with the bonnet pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then pour in the coconut milk and cook for about 4 minutes.

Add 2 cups of water and let it cook until boiling. Once boiling, add the jasmine rice, stirring to combine. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes.

As the water is almost absorbed, reduce heat to low. Add butter and black pepper, mixing until melted. Cover with aluminum foil and a lid, cooking undisturbed for 30 to 45 minutes.

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