Bahamian Style Peas and Rice Recipe

Name: Bahamian Style Peas and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter; 2 ounces sliced bacon, diced; 1 large onion, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1 large tomato, diced; 1/2 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 tablespoon ketchup; salt and pepper to taste; 1 (15 ounce) can pigeon peas, with liquid; 1 2/3 cups water; 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice; 1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter
2 ounces sliced bacon, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 large tomato, diced
1/2 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon ketchup
salt and pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) can pigeon peas, with liquid
1 2/3 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped

1
Melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium high heat.
2
Place bacon in the saucepan, and cook until evenly brown.
3
Stir in onion and celery, and cook until tender.
4
Mix in tomato, tomato paste, and ketchup.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking about 15 minutes.
7
Stir pigeon peas and their liquid, water, rice, and thyme into the saucepan.
8
Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat.
9
Cook 40 minutes on low, or until all liquid is absorbed.
10
Fluff rice with a fork.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, 2 ounces sliced bacon, diced, 1 large onion, diced, 1 stalk celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Bahamian Style 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 Style Peas and Rice

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