Barbados Green pigeon Peas and Rice

green pigeon peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned peas

Edamame is high in protein, while canned peas are more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories, and the milk + extract combo is budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is often less expensive.

hot pepper sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa

💰Cheaper: chili flakes

Salsa adds flavor with fewer calories, and chili flakes are a budget-friendly spice.

Measure out 2 cups of green pigeon peas and rinse them.

Chop 1/2 onion and mince 3 cloves of garlic.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a saucepan.

Add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute.

Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened.

Drain the green pigeon peas and add them to the saucepan, stirring to combine.

Season with black pepper, all-purpose seasoning, onion powder, and paprika.

Cook the peas for about 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add 4 cups of chicken stock to the saucepan.

Add 1 peeled sweet potato to the mixture without cutting it.

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and cover the saucepan.

After boiling, add 2 cups of rinsed brown rice to the saucepan.

Stir the rice into the mixture and ensure the water covers the rice just above.

Taste the liquid and add salt as needed, then cover tightly and cook on low heat until done.

Once cooked, remove the rice and peas from the saucepan and serve.

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