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: 1/3 cup olive oil; 6 strips bacon, chopped; 1 cup chopped Vidalia or sweet onion; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 celery stalk, finely chopped; 5 or 6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 garlic cloves, grated on a rasp or finely minced; 2 cups rice, rinsed in a sieve until the water runs clear; One 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed; 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped; One 8-ounce can tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 habanero pepper, pierced with the tip of a knife

Servings: persons

1/3 cup olive oil
6 strips bacon, chopped
1 cup chopped Vidalia or sweet onion
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
5 or 6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, grated on a rasp or finely minced
2 cups rice, rinsed in a sieve until the water runs clear
One 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 habanero pepper, pierced with the tip of a knife

1
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, combine the oil, bacon, onion, bell pepper, celery, thyme leaves, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of pepper.
2
Cook, stirring, until the bacon is crisped and the onion is tender and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and rice and toast the rice until it has a nutty, popcorn-like scent, about 10 minutes more.
4
Stir in the peas, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire, habanero pepper, and 3 cups water.
5
Bring the pot to a boil, and then reduce to a low simmer and cover.
6
Cook until the rice absorbs the liquid, 35 to 40 minutes.
7
Try to avoid lifting the lid until the 30-minute mark, as the steam helps cook the rice.
8
Serve warm.

1018

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup olive oil, 6 strips bacon, chopped, 1 cup chopped Vidalia or sweet onion, 1 green bell pepper, seeded and 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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