Caribbean Rice and Peas
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This tangy Caribbean Rice and Peas recipe is a flavorful change from the typical rice and peas.
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Ingredients:
| 1 | small onion, finely chopped |
| 2 | garlic cloves, pressed |
| 1 tablespoon | olive oil |
| 2 cups | basmati rice |
| 2 1/2 cups | water |
| 1 (10-ounce) can | chicken broth |
| 1/2 cup | unsweetened coconut milk |
| 1/2 (15-ounce) can | pigeon peas, rinsed and drained* |
| 1 tablespoon | chopped fresh parsley |
| 2 teaspoons | grated lemons rind |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| garnish: fresh parsley sprigs | |
Directions:
Sauté onion and garlic in hot oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes or until translucent. Add rice and next 3 ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in peas, parsley, lemon rind, and salt. Garnish, if desired. * 1 (15-ounce) can field peas or frozen may be substituted.
Source: myrecipes.com
