Name: Rice and Peas With Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
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

Recipe by Jess N

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

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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

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

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