RICE WITH LIMA BEANS | DIRI KOLE AK PWA TCHOUS | JASMINE RICE | EPIS | A TASTE OF K

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and can be cooked faster.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is often cheaper.

Soak black-eyed peas overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked black-eyed peas.

In a pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onions, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add soaked black-eyed peas and thyme; stir to combine.

Pour in water and add bay leaves; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until peas are tender, about 30 minutes.

Remove bay leaves and stir in cooked rice.

Add chopped scallions, grated carrots, lime juice, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Serve warm, garnished with hot pepper if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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