How to make Haitian style green peas and rice (resèt diri kole ak pwa frans)

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa offers more protein and fiber.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories.

green peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Frozen peas are often less expensive and readily available.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

Boil dry green peas until tender or use frozen green peas.

Heat grape seed oil in a pot.

Add frozen green peas and fry for a few seconds.

Add minced garlic and fresh tomatoes, cooking for a few minutes.

Add chicken non-msg paste, black pepper, and adobo seasoning to taste.

Mix in coconut powder with water to create coconut milk and add to the pot.

Add fresh parsley and thyme, cover, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add water to the pot, adjusting liquid based on the amount of rice being made.

Add washed jasmine rice to the pot, ensuring it forms a mountain.

Stir gently to break up grains without over-stirring.

Allow liquid to evaporate, then cover the pot to finish cooking the rice.

Remove scotch bonnet and fluff the rice before serving.

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