Rice and Pigeon Peas Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain parboiled rice (such as uncle ben's)
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped canadian bacon (about 3 oz)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp finely chopped green onions
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 (15-oz) can green pigeon peas, drained
2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
green onions (optional)

Directions:

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.
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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	256.95 Kcal (1076 kJ)
Calories from fat	43.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.79g	7%
Cholesterol	8.22mg	3%
Sodium	418.82mg	17%
Potassium	260.39mg	6%
Total Carbs	43.71g	15%
Sugars	1.19g	5%
Dietary Fiber	2.33g	9%
Protein	8.58g	17%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	7%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	61.6mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	143.52 Kcal (601 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.68g	7%
Cholesterol	4.59mg	3%
Sodium	233.94mg	17%
Potassium	145.44mg	6%
Total Carbs	24.41g	15%
Sugars	0.67g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.3g	9%
Protein	4.79g	17%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	7%
Iron	1.1mg	11%
Calcium	34.4mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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