Pigeon Pea Soup with Plantain Dumplings Recipe

Name: Pigeon Pea Soup with Plantain Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 green plantains, peeled, finely shredded; 3 cloves garlic, chopped, divided; 1 Tbsp. oil; 1 onion, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 1 green pepper, finely chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided; 2 cans (15 oz. each) pigeon peas, drained; 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce; 3 qt. (½ cups) water; 3 cubes chicken bouillon; 2 cups cubed butternut squash (1 inch); 1/2 cup short-grain white rice, uncooked; 4 oz. OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped green olives

Servings: persons

2 green plantains, peeled, finely shredded
3 cloves garlic, chopped, divided
1 Tbsp. oil
1 onion, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
1 green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
2 cans (15 oz. each) pigeon peas, drained
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
3 qt. (½ cups) water
3 cubes chicken bouillon
2 cups cubed butternut squash (1 inch)
1/2 cup short-grain white rice, uncooked
4 oz. OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green olives

1
Mix plantains and 1/3 of the garlic until mixture forms soft dough.
2
Roll into 18 balls, using about 1 Tbsp.
3
of the plantain mixture for each.
4
Heat oil in 8-qt.
5
stockpot on medium heat.
6
Add onions, peppers, 1/3 cup cilantro and remaining garlic; cook 5 min., stirring constantly.
7
Stir in peas and tomato sauce; cook 1 min.
8
Add water and bouillon; stir.
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Bring to boil.
10
Add squash and plantain balls; cook 10 min.
11
Add rice, ham and olives; stir.
12
Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min.
13
or until rice is tender.
14
Serve topped with remaining cilantro.

1308

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 2 green plantains, peeled, finely shredded, 3 cloves garlic, chopped, divided, 1 Tbsp. oil, 1 onion, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09, and more.

Yes, Pigeon Pea Soup with Plantain Dumplings falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Pigeon Pea Soup with Plantain Dumplings

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