Bahamian Style Peas and Rice

Bahamian Style Peas and Rice is a traditional dish in the Bahamas and is often served with fried fish or chicken.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Bahamian Style Peas and Rice

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Bahamian, Caribbean Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Long-grain rice
• 1 cup Black-eyed peas
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 1.5 cup Water
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 3 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper
• 2 leaf Bay leaves

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice and peas separately.
2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the peas. Cook for 10 minutes, then drain.
3. In the same pot, heat some oil and sauté the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and thyme until fragrant.
4. Add the rice, coconut milk, water, salt, black pepper, scotch bonnet pepper, and bay leaves. Stir well.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
6. Remove the scotch bonnet pepper and bay leaves before serving.
7. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.