Name: Rice and Pigeon Peas
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 ½ cups uncooked long-grain parboiled rice (such as Uncle Ben's); 1 teaspoon olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; ¼ cup chopped Canadian bacon (about 3 ounces); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 (15-ounce) can green pigeon peas, drained; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; Green onions (optional)

Directions

Step 1
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rice, 1 teaspoon oil, and salt; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

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Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bacon, and garlic; cook 10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice, chopped green onions, cumin, pepper, and peas; cook 8 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in parsley. Garnish with green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

186 calories; calories from fat 21%; fat 4.4g; saturated fat 0.8g; mono fat 2.7g; poly fat 0.5g; protein 8.1g; carbohydrates 29.2g; fiber 3.2g; cholesterol 7mg; iron 1.5mg; sodium 572mg; calcium 50mg.

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