Rice & Pigeon Peas

Rice & Pigeon Peas

Preparation Time10 mins Cooking Time30 mins Makes 6 servings

Rice & Pigeon Peas is so packed with ingredients, it’s not a side—it’s a meal. To name a few: diced ham, pigeon peas and green onions make this tasty pork recipe one you’ll want to enjoy—and master.

Ingredients List
  1. 3 tbsp. olive oil
  2. 1 cup diced ham
  3. 1/4 cup chopped shallots
  4. 2 tbsp. chopped green onions
  5. 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  6. 2 large tomatoes, chopped
  7. 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  8. 2 packets Knorr® Flavorful Seasoning Garlic, Onion, Annatto & Cilantro
  9. 1 can (15 oz.) pigeon peas, drained
  10. Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  11. 2 cups medium grain rice
  12. 4 cups water
  13. 2 Knorr® Bouillon Cubes Chicken

Directions

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1. In 6-quart heavy saucepan or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook ham, shallots, green onions and green pepper, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes.

2. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook tomatoes, cilantro, Knorr® Sazon with Garlic, Onion, Annatto and Cilantro and pigeon peas 3 minutes.

3. Add salt and black pepper. Stir in rice, then water and Bouillon and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Garnish, if desired, with diced pork rinds.