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bahamian peas & rice

lazyme5909 avatar
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
@lazyme5909
Grapeview, WA

From Taste of Home.

yield 14 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For bahamian peas & rice

  • 3
    bacon strips, chopped
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 1
    celery rib, chopped
  • 1/2
    chopped green pepper
  • 15 oz
    pigeon peas, drained
  • 1 c
    cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1/4 c
    tomato paste
  • 3
    fresh thyme sprigs
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 5 c
    water (about)
  • 13 2/3 oz
    coconut milk
  • 3 c
    uncooked brown rice

How To Make bahamian peas & rice

  • 1
    In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon.
  • 2
    Add the onion, celery and green pepper to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Stir in the pigeon peas, ham, tomato paste, thyme, salt and pepper.
  • 3
    Add the water, coconut milk and cooked bacon; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove thyme sprigs.
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