Rice and Peas

What You Need:

• One small finely chopped onion
• 1 cup of frozen broccoli
• 6 oz can of tomato paste
• Thyme, salt & pepper for seasoning
• Rice (brown or white)
• 8 oz can of pigeon peas
• Large pot

What You Do:

1. Sautee chopped onions and broccoli in the large pot until thoroughly cooked.
2. Add 2 tbsp of tomato paste.
3. Add 2-3 pinches of thyme and then season with salt & pepper to taste.
4. Let cook for 2 minutes under low heat.
5. Add 6 cups of water and bring to a boil. Add the can of peas and let come to a boil again.
6. Add 3 cups of rice and stir lightly.
7. Cover pot and reduce heat.

Serves 4-6

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