Bahamian peas and rice recipe (first time trying Bahamian peas and rice

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Kidney beans are lower in calories and canned beans save time.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: habanero

Jalapeño offers heat with less intensity.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be homemade.

Sauté chopped onion, celery, and bell pepper until the onion is translucent.

Add chopped tomatoes and a piece of scotch bonnet pepper to the sauté.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and sauté for about 3 minutes with the vegetables.

Add about 1.5 tablespoons of browning sauce for color and flavor.

Pour in 2 cups of coconut milk and 2.5 cups of water, then add thyme.

Bring the mixture to a boil before adding 4 cups of parboiled rice and salt.

Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover to allow the rice to steam.

Fluff the rice once cooked and serve with chicken.

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