Caribbean Rice and Peas

Submitted by mandabears

"Yum, delicious rice and pigeon peas terrific for a meatless dinner. Goya brand pigeon peas are a great brand and easy to find. Try this, you will love it."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups basmati rice
• 2 1⁄2 cups water
• 10 ounces condensed chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 15 ounces pigeon peas, rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon salt

directions

1. In a large skillet saute onion and garlic in hot olive oil until translucent.
2. Add rice, water, condensed chicken broth and coconut milk.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Cover, reduce heat.
5. Simmer for 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
6. Stir in pigeon peas and salt.