Bahamian Peas & Rice

Name: Bahamian Peas & Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 14 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 3 bacon strips, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1 can (15 ounces) pigeon peas, drained; 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 3 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 5-1/2 cups water; 1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk; 3 cups uncooked brown rice

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Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 50 min.

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Recipe by Pamela Vitti Knowles, Hendersonville, North Carolina

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Updated on Oct. 20, 2022

Ham, rice and veggies all in one bowl—so good on its own, but I often serve it up with deli potato salad or mac and cheese. —Pamela Vitti Knowles, Hendersonville, North Carolina

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Yield:14 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:50 min

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Ingredients

3 bacon strips, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (15 ounces) pigeon peas, drained
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5-1/2 cups water
1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk
3 cups uncooked brown rice

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Directions

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.