Peas N Rice (Bahamas)

This recipe was found on the internet site, recipeisland.com. It calls for pigeon peas, but it's possible (with some change in flavor) to use as a substitute either kidney beans or black-eyed peas.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  slices bacon
• 1  onion, chopped
• 2  cups water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1  bell pepper, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  cup  pigeon peas, boiled until tender
• 1  tomatoes, skinned, seeded, chopped
• 1  cup rice

Directions

1. In a skillet, over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes, then remove bacon to cool it before crumbling it.
2. In the same skillet & in the bacon fat, cook the chopped onion until slightly transluscent, about 3-5 minutes.
3. In a sauce pan over medium-high heat, combine all ingredients EXCEPT the rice, & bring to a boil.
4. Add rice, then turn down the heat & simmer until cooked, about 30 minutes.