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Growing up in south Florida , which is rich with many different cultures and cuisines – I ate rice daily. Rice and beans, Rice and peas , Seafood rice , and Pigeon peas and rice are kitchen staples. Now, even as an adult , rice is still on my weekly menu. Pigeon peas are actually my favorite type of bean and this rice recipe will surely become one of your weekday go to dishes. This dish combines items like garlic , bell pepper , tomato sauce , coconut milk, and parboiled rice to create a side that will compliment any meat. I would serve this with a side salad and a meat for the perfect dinner. As always , let me know how it comes out for you and enjoy !

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Serves 6-8

Ingredients

◦ 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

◦ 1 medium red bell pepper, diced

◦ 1 tablespoon garlic, minced

◦ 1 small onion , minced

◦ 8 ounce can tomato sauce

◦ 1/2 cup coconut milk

◦ 2 teaspoon seasoned salt

◦ 1/8 teaspoon Pepper

◦ 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

◦ 1/2 teaspoon sugar

◦ 1 (15 -16 ounce )can pigeon peas

◦ 1 sazon packet ( I used the Sazon Con Azafran packet)

◦ 3 cups parboiled rice

◦ 2 cups water

Instructions

1. In a large pot that has a tight lid , add olive oil then sauté the onions, garlic , and red bell pepper for 2-3 minutes or until tender

2. Add tomato sauce , coconut milk , seasoned salt , sugar and pepper -stir well and allow it to cook for 4-5 minutes

3. Add can of pigeon peas and Sazon packet , stir well and allow it to cook for another 4-5minutes

4. Add rice , then stir well

5. Stir in water

6. Cover with lid , reduce heat to medium low and allow rice to cook for 25 minutes (do not remove the lid)

7. Remove from heat and allow it to rest with the lid on for 5 -10 more minutes

8. Fluff rice , Serve and enjoy !

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Pigeon Peas & Rice

This Pigeon Peas & Rice is a taste of the Caribbean with the vibrant flavors and aromatic spices, this dish is a true culinary delight. The combination of tender pigeon peas, fragrant rice, a medley of herbs and spices is to die for.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 368 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic, minced
  • 1 Small onion , minced
  • 8 ounce Can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup Coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons Seasoned salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 Can pigeon peas (15 -16 ounce )
  • 1 Sazon packet ( I used the Sazon Con Azafran packet)
  • 3 cups Parboiled rice
  • 2 cups Water

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot that has a tight lid , add olive oil then sauté the onions, garlic , and red bell pepper for 2-3 minutes or until tender
  • Add tomato sauce , coconut milk , seasoned salt , sugar and pepper -stir well and allow it to cook for 4-5 minutes
  • Add can of pigeon peas and Sazon packet , stir well and allow it to cook for another 4-5minutes
  • Add rice , then stir well
  • Stir in water
  • Cover with lid , reduce heat to medium low and allow rice to cook for 25 minutes (do not remove the lid)
  • Remove from heat and allow it to rest with the lid on for 5 -10 more minutes
  • Fluff rice , Serve and enjoy !
Keyword Pigeon Peas & Rice, RICE