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Bahamian Peas and Rice
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Bahamian Peas and Rice

11 ingredients 6 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

742
Calories
39g
Protein
29g
Fat
80g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 13 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pork 100g cooked 242
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Pea 1/2 cup (72g) 62
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0
Pigeon Pea not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb Salt Pork, diced
  • 1 sm onion, sliced
  • 1 x [[celery] rib, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Tomato Paste
  • 3 cup water
  • salt and freshly Ground Pepper
  • 1 tbl Vegetable Oil
  • 1/4 x Green Pepper, seeded and
  • 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
  • 3/4 cup cooked Pigeon Peas, (black eyed peas can be substituted)
  • 2 cup uncooked White Rice

Directions

1

Fry the salt pork in a large skillet until the fat has been released, then add the vegetable oil. Add the onion and saute until translucent. Then add the green pepper, celery, thyme, and tomato paste.

2

Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the peas and cook for another 5 minutes.

3

Transfer the pea mixture to a saucepan and add the water and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, add the rice, and stir.

4

Reduce the heat when the water returns to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for about 25 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. This is usually served as a side dish.

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Category:Bahamian Recipes

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Category:Bahamian Meat Dishes

Recipe sourced from fandom

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