Pigeon Peas n' Rice

Pigeon peas and rice is very common in the Bahamas and the Caribbean. The pigeon peas are actually a bean. So basically you have rice and beans in one dish. Of course anything with bacon, well need I say more? The thyme adds a wonderful flavor to the dish as well.

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Pigeon Peas n' Rice

A wonderful side dish from the Bahamas that would be wonderful with so many things.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Bahamas

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 263kcal

Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 onion minced
• 1 bell pepper diced
• ¼ cup bacon diced
• 1-14.5 ounce can of pigeon peas
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• Salt black pepper, paprika and fresh thyme to taste

Instructions

• Fry bacon until crisp. Add in the pepper and onion and cook until the onion is translucent.
• Add in the water, un-drained can of peas, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, paprika, thyme and rice.
• Cover the pot with a tight fitting lid and simmer until all the water has been absorbed.
• Serve immediately with a sprig of fresh thyme.

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1187IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg