Rice and Peas

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 168.0
  • Total Fat: 3.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 373.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 29.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.3 g
  • Protein: 7.7 g

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Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    onions, 1 cup, chopped
    green peppers, 1 cup, chopped
    fresh garlic, 3 cloves, minced
    oregano, 2 tbsp.
    cilantro, 3 tbsp.
    vinegar, 3 tbsp.
    salt, 1/4 tsp.
    olive oil, 1 tbsp.
    black pepper, 1/2 tsp.
    pigeon peas, 1.5 cups
    brown rice, 2 cups
    water, 3-4 cups

Directions

In a sauce pan, heat oil. Add onions and green peppers until just softened.

Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add spices and stir until fragrant.

Add pigeon peas and 1/2 cup water. Stir in tomato paste and stir until dissolved. Add remaining water and bring to a boil.

Stir in brown rice and lower heat to simmer. Cook for 40-50 minutes or until rice is set.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PENKASE.