Stewed Rice And Pigeon Peas Recipe

Name: Stewed Rice And Pigeon Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. chopped salt pork; 2 oz. chopped smoked ham; 2 green peppers, chopped; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 2 ground cloves garlic; 2 sweet peppers, chopped; 1 Tbsp. capers; 2 Tbsp. olives; 1 tsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. achote coloring or 1 packet sazon goya; 1 lb. fresh pigeon peas; 1 lb. rice (equals 2 c.); 2 c. water

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. chopped salt pork
2 oz. chopped smoked ham
2 green peppers, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 ground cloves garlic
2 sweet peppers, chopped
1 Tbsp. capers
2 Tbsp. olives
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. achote coloring or 1 packet sazon goya
1 lb. fresh pigeon peas
1 lb. rice (equals 2 c.)
2 c. water

1
Saute ham and salt pork; add peppers, tomatoes, onion and garlic.
2
Simmer for a few minutes.
3
Add capers, olives, achote coloring or substitute with sazon goya and pigeon peas.
4
Mix well and let cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Add rice.
6
Mix well and add the water and salt to taste.
7
Mix thoroughly.
8
Cover and cook slowly until the liquid has evaporated on medium heat.
9
Rice takes approximately 25 minutes to cook.
10
Serve hot.
11
Buen apetito.

648

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 Tbsp. chopped salt pork, 2 oz. chopped smoked ham, 2 green peppers, chopped, 2 tomatoes, chopped, and more.

Yes, Stewed Rice And Pigeon Peas 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Stewed Rice And Pigeon Peas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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