Rice Pea's From My House To Yours Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful Jamaican-inspired rice dish, perfect as a side for pot roast, roasted pork, or chicken! This family recipe combines the heartiness of pigeon peas, black-eyed peas, and kidney beans with fragrant coconut milk and warming spices. Easily customizable to your pantry staples, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get ready for a taste of island sunshine!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 523 kcal
Protein 33g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Rice Pea's From My House To Yours

  • 1 lb (about 2 1/4 cups) dried pigeon peas
  • 1/2 lb (about 1 1/8 cups) dried black-eyed peas
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • Garlic Salt
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 medium tomato (chopped)
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 - 1 habanero (as an alternative to Scotch bonnet)
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 lb (about 2 1/4 cups) dried red kidney beans
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, left whole
  • 2 bay leaves

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How to Make Rice Pea's From My House To Yours

  1. In a medium-sized pot, combine 1 cup dry pigeon peas, 1/2 cup dry black-eyed peas, 1/2 cup dry red kidney beans, 4 cups water, 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 medium sweet onion (chopped), 1 medium tomato (chopped), 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1/4 - 1/2 habanero pepper (finely minced, adjust to taste). Mix well and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Once boiling, stir in 1 cup long-grain rice and 2 green onions (chopped).
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  4. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving. Enjoy with your favorite roasted meat and gravy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

53g

Carbs

28g