Bahamian Peas And Rice Recipe

Name: Bahamian Peas And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch slivers; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 6 leaves fresh basil leaves; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt (to taste); 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 5 1/2 cups water (or more); 3 cups long-grain white rice; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 2 cups black-eyed peas or 2 cups kidney beans

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch slivers
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 leaves fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
2 1/2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
5 1/2 cups water (or more)
3 cups long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 2 cups black-eyed peas or 2 cups kidney beans

1
Heat oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
2
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat.
3
Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, basil, thyme, salt and pepper, and cook until the onion is golden brown, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in tomato paste and sugar and cook for 2 minutes more.
5
Add water and bring to a boil.
6
Stir in rice and lime juice and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and cook 15 minutes.
7
If the rice is too dry, add 2-3 tablespoons water. If too wet, leave cover ajar for remaining cooking time.
8
Stir in peas. Cook until rice is tender, about 3 minutes more.
9
Remove pot from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
10
Fluff with fork and correct seasoning if needed.

924

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch slivers, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 medium green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Bahamian Peas And Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bahamian Peas And Rice

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