Bahamian Style Peas and Rice

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Peas and rice, often served under a tropical sun. You may have had it last while sitting on soft white sand, and looking at a clear blue sea. Goes excellently with other traditional Caribbean fare, such as chicken curry or souse.

Submitted by DANIELLE2877
Published on April 3, 2019
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 2 ounces sliced bacon, diced

  • 1 large onion, diced

  • 1 stalk celery, diced

  • 1 large tomato, diced

  • ½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste

  • 1 tablespoon ketchup

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 (15 ounce) can pigeon peas, with liquid

  • 1 ⅔ cups water

  • 1 ½ cups uncooked long-grain white rice

  • 1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium high heat. Place bacon in the saucepan, and cook until evenly brown. Stir in onion and celery, and cook until tender. Mix in tomato, tomato paste, and ketchup. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking about 15 minutes.

  2. Stir pigeon peas and their liquid, water, rice, and thyme into the saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Cook 40 minutes on low, or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff rice with a fork.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

548 Calories
19g Fat
81g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 548
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 25%
Saturated Fat 10g 49%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 746mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 81g 29%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 14g 27%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 74mg 6%
Iron 5mg 28%
Potassium 716mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.