Rice and Pigeon Peas

Rice and Pigeon Peas

Preparation Time10 mins Cooking Time40 mins Makes 8 servings

A classic and flavorful dish featuring rice and pigeon peas. Easy to prepare and perfect for a wholesome meal.

Ingredients List
  1. 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  2. 8 ounces ham, chopped
  3. 1 medium onion, chopped
  4. 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  5. 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  6. 2 Knorr® Bouillon Cubes Tomato With Chicken Flavor
  7. 1 1/2 cups rice
  8. 2 cans (15.5 oz. ea.) pigeon peas, rinsed and drained
  9. 1 bay leaf
  10. 3 cups water
  11. 1/3 cup sliced green olives with pimento

Directions

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1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat and cook ham, stirring until browned. Stir in onion and cook until softened. Add pepper and garlic and cook, stirring until softened.

2. Crumble Knorr ® Tomato Bouillon with Chicken Flavor Cubes into saucepan and stir to combine. Stir in rice, pigeon peas and bay leaf. Add water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered until all the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in olives; remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf.