Bahamian Peas N’ Rice

By: Kedra Holmes

Bahamian Cook Nook

August 20, 2021

1/4 C Pork Bacon (diced)

1 Small Onion (minced)

1 Green Pepper (diced)

1 Stick Celery (diced)

1 8oz Can Pigeon Peas (drained)

4 tbsp Tomato Paste

Salt

1/4 Scotch Bonnet Pepper

1 C Rice

2 C Water

Thyme

Directions:

Fry the bacon in a medium non-stick pot – until crispy.  Add onion, celery and green pepper…cook until tender. Add in tomato paste and cook until 3/4 of the mixture has evaporated.  Add drained peas, thyme, salt and scotch bonnet pepper and cook for two minutes on medium-high heat. 

Pour in the rice and add water to cover.  Cover the pot tightly and allow to simmer until all the liquid has been absorbed.

ENJOY!!

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