West Indian Rice & Peas With Tempeh Recipe

Name: West Indian Rice & Peas With Tempeh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c brown rice, uncooked; 1/2 c unsweetened coconute; 2 1/2 T veg oil; 4 c water, 1 c dried black eyed peas (soaked for at least 5 hrs); 3 bay leaves; 1med onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloes - minced; 1/4 c veg oil; 1 sm chile, sliced 1/2; 1 red or green bell pepper; 8 oz tempeh - cubed; 1 pinch fennel; s & p; 2 scallions, chopped; oil; cinnamon stick

Servings: persons

2 c brown rice, uncooked
1/2 c unsweetened coconute
2 1/2 T veg oil
4 c water, 1 c dried black eyed peas (soaked for at least 5 hrs)
3 bay leaves
1med onion, chopped
3 garlic cloes - minced
1/4 c veg oil
1 sm chile, sliced 1/2
1 red or green bell pepper
8 oz tempeh - cubed
1 pinch fennel
s & p
2 scallions, chopped
oil
cinnamon stick

1
Saute rice & cocnut in the 2 1/2 T oil for 2-3 mins, stirring constantly. Add water & cinnamon stick. Cover pot & bring to rapid boil. Do not peek at rice, but when steam starts escaping, turn the heat down. Simmer for 40 mins.
2
Cook bep with bay leaf in salted boiling water til tender (about 20-25 mins). Drain & remove the bay leaves. Keep warm til rice & tempeh are ready.
3
Saute the garlic & onion with 1/4 c oil til onions soften. Stir in chile & pepper. Saute for 2 mins. Add fennel, tempeh, s & p. Lower heat, but stir freq til tempeh is crisp & golden. Combine everything, mixing together well.

1441

kcal

Calories

Fat

157

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c brown rice, uncooked, 1/2 c unsweetened coconute, 2 1/2 T veg oil, 4 c water, 1 c dried black eyed peas (soaked for at least 5 hrs), and more.

Yes, West Indian Rice & Peas With Tempeh falls under the Vegetarian 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.

West Indian Rice & Peas With Tempeh

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