Coconut Rice & Black-eyed Peas

Rice and peas dishes are common across the Caribbean and are often enjoyed with grilled, stewed or baked meats. This version features canned black-eyed peas and basmati rice which reduces the prep and cook time but still produces a delicious and flavourful dish. Hope you give it a try!
Makes around 4-6 servings
Ingredients
½ tbsp olive oil and ½ tbsp butter
1/3 cup diced onion
1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro stems
1 large pimento pepper finely chopped (or substitute 1 small jalapeño pepper)
1 tbsp grated garlic
1 15.5 oz. can black eyed peas drained and rinsed
1 cup washed and drained long grain basmati rice
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup chicken stock/ vegetable stock
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1 tsp salt (to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp paprika
Directions
1. In a saucepan on medium high heat, heat the olive oil and butter. Once hot add the onion, pimento, garlic and cilantro stems and sauté until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the beans, paprika, black pepper and rice and stir to coat. Allow rice to toast for a few minutes.
3. Add the chicken stock and the coconut milk. Give the rice a good stir and bring to a gentle boil. Once the rice begins to boil, cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and allow to gently simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until the rice is cooked and all the liquid has evaporated. Turn off the heat.
4. Fluff rice and stir in the cilantro. Taste and adjust salt as needed.

[@lazinahosein9713]

Made this again today and it was perfectly delicious!

[@kandiskitchen]

Thanks so much!! A new favorite 🙂🙂

[@nestamali]

Lovely, now I know what to do with my black-eyed peas…bring it by you. 😊

[@kandiskitchen]

Any time☺️

[@aliyahsadeek4633]

I'm drooling looking at this!

[@judithgumaia7283]

Made this yesterday.. It was Absolutely delicious..

[@kandiskitchen]

So happy you tried it Aunty. Lots of love😘😘😘🎉

[@judithgumaia7283]

😘😘

[@sandrajagernauth4747]

Looks delicious. Will make this coming weekend.

[@kandiskitchen]

Great for a simple lunch with some grilled meat and a salad! Enjoy💕

[@cherylsadeek4870]

I can’t-wait to try this one and it’s gluten free to!! It’s a keeper and a winner and oh so simple👍

[@kandiskitchen]

It comes together in no time!☺️

[@omidaramlal8979]

This look absolutely 😋 delicious

[@kandiskitchen]

It is! Thanks so much for all the love and support 😘 we appreciate it!

[@lazinahosein9713]

Made this today. Followed the recipe exactly. It was delicious, will make again!

[@kandiskitchen]

So glad you liked it! 🙂🙂