Aunt Shirley's Caribbean Rice

Try this one for something a little more adventurous.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 7 1⁄2-8  cups water
• 4  cups brown rice
• 2 (14 ounce) cans  pigeon peas or 2 (14 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and well-rinsed
• 1  onion, diced
• 1  green pepper, chopped
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  dashes black pepper
•  sea salt or  soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon coconut cream (can be solid) (optional)
•  hot pepper, diced

Directions

1. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil and add all the ingredients.
2. Reduce heat and simmer for 45-50 minutes until rice is cooked.
3. Source: Vegetarian Tastes of Toronto p.92.