Caribbean Rice And Peas

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups basmati rice
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 (15 ounce) can pigeon peas, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
• 1 teaspoon salt
• fresh parsley sprig

Recipe

• 1 saute onion and garlic in hot oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes or until translucent.
• 2 add rice and next 3 ingredients; bring to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
• 3 stir in peas, parsley, lemon rind, and salt. garnish if desired.