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coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken or vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth enhances flavor without added costs.

Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Chop eddo leaves into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add coconut milk.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic in the pot until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add the chopped eddo leaves and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.

Stir in thyme, scallions, bell pepper, black pepper, and salt; cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.

Add the rinsed rice and mix well.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Stir in pimento peppers, bay leaves, carrots, and peas; cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes before serving.

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