How to make Pigeon Peas with Coconut

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

pigeon peas

🥗Healthier: green peas

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Green peas are lower in calories, and canned chickpeas are more accessible.

Heat a saucepan over medium heat.

Add organic coconut oil to the saucepan for sautéing vegetables.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of sofrito to the oil and sauté.

Add half a can of tomato sauce to the mixture.

Add approximately 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of black pepper and 1 teaspoon of oregano to the mixture.

Add 2 cans of guandules (pigeon peas) along with their liquid to the saucepan.

Add a pinch of salt and 1 envelope of chicken bouillon for seasoning.

Mix everything together and bring to a medium-high heat, then cover the saucepan.

Let it cook for approximately 10-15 minutes until heated through.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

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