Rice and Peas With Ham

Submitted by Jess N

"I took a great cooking class at a Whole Foods store. This is one of the great recipes I got that night. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb smoked ham, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 cup tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1⁄2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 hot green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1⁄2 cup onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 cups pigeon peas, drained (fresh, canned, or frozen will work)
• 2 cups long-grain rice, washed (par-boiled rice works good)
• 3 cups chicken stock or 3 cups beef stock
• 1 cup water

directions

1. Cut ham into 1 inch pieces and season with salt, garlic and cloves.
2. Brown this mixture in a heavy sauce pan.
3. Add the tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, onions, pigeon peas, rice, 3 cups stock and water to a boil.
4. Boil mixture, covered, over a low heat, until rice is tender.