Try Making This Black Eye Peas and Brown Rice

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

black eyed peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned black beans

Canned black beans are often cheaper and still provide protein.

Wash black eyed peas and soak them for about 6-7 hours or overnight.

Cook the soaked black eyed peas in a pressure pot.

Add 3 smashed garlic cloves and a little salt to the peas while cooking.

Melt margarine in a pan and sauté half a medium onion and chopped scallions until fragrant.

Add rinsed pimento seeds to the sautéed mixture.

Combine the cooked black eyed peas with the sautéed mixture and some of the cooking liquid from the peas.

Add washed brown rice to the mixture along with coconut milk and additional salt.

Stir to combine all ingredients and bring to a boil.

Cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and cook until the brown rice is tender.

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