Pigeon Peas and Rice

Ingredients

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• 2 cups long-grain rice
• 1 1/2 cups cooked pigeon peas or canned pigeon peas, drained
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 cups water
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon oil

Let’s make it

1. Rinse the rice. Heat oil and cook onion and garlic for 2 minutes.
2. Add rice, pigeon peas, coconut milk, water, thyme, and salt.
3. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook on low 18 minutes.
4. Rest 10 minutes, then fluff and serve.