Low Fat -- Caribbean Cowpeas & Rice

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Caribbean Cowpeas & Rice

 

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans & Legumes Vegan

Rice Low Fat

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 cup dry cowpeas, picked over -- rinsed & drained

1 onion -- chopped

2 jalapeno peppers, seeded -- minced

2 cloves garlic -- minced

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1 bay leaf

1 cup long-grain white rice

1 cup vegetable broth

1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes (no salt)

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon salt

 

Soak cowpeas per package directions.

In a medium saucepan, combine the cowpeas, onion, jalapenos, garlic,

cumin, thyme, bay leaf, and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and

simmer until the cowpeas are tender, about 25 minutes.

Stir in the rice, broth, tomatoes, allspice, and salt; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Discard bay leaf.

 

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NOTES : Cowpeas are small, light tan beans with brown " eyes " . If you can't find

them, use black-eyed peas or pigeon peas.