Rice and Peas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
2 (15.8-oz.) cans pigeon or crowder peas, drained
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp light brown sugar
1 scotch bonnet chile (optional)
garnish: lime slices

Directions:

Sauté onion in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic and next 3 ingredients, and sauté 2 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and 4 cups water, and bring to a boil. Stir in rice, next 3 ingredients, and, if desired, Scotch bonnet chile; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove and discard Scotch bonnet chile. Garnish, if desired. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1925.38 Kcal (8061 kJ)
Calories from fat	527.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	58.65g	90%
Cholesterol	51.03mg	17%
Sodium	3260.64mg	136%
Potassium	1513.54mg	32%
Total Carbs	309.82g	103%
Sugars	15.28g	61%
Dietary Fiber	20.44g	82%
Protein	44.03g	88%
Vitamin C	20.8mg	35%
Iron	9.5mg	53%
Calcium	170.6mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	274.67 Kcal (1150 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.37g	90%
Cholesterol	7.28mg	17%
Sodium	465.15mg	136%
Potassium	215.92mg	32%
Total Carbs	44.2g	103%
Sugars	2.18g	61%
Dietary Fiber	2.92g	82%
Protein	6.28g	88%
Vitamin C	3mg	35%
Iron	1.4mg	53%
Calcium	24.3mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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