Rice & Peas
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Rice & Peas is a traditional Caribbean dish made with white rice and pigeon peas, seasoned with coconut milk and spices. It is a flavorful source of carbohydrates and provides a good amount of protein and iron.
Rice & Peas is served in various meal programs across New York City, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, catering, and CACFP.
Popular Home Recipes for Rice & Peas
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Rice & Peas shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Rice & Peas is a traditional Caribbean dish, offering a delightful blend of coconut-infused rice and savory pigeon peas, perfect for a flavorful family meal.
Ingredients
- •1 cup white rice
- •1 cup canned pigeon peas, drained and rinsed
- •1 cup coconut milk
- •1 cup water
- •1 tsp salt
- •1 tsp black pepper
- •1 tsp dried thyme
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •1 whole scotch bonnet pepper, optional
Instructions
- 1Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- 2Add rice to the pot and stir to coat with oil and garlic.
- 3Pour in coconut milk, water, salt, black pepper, and thyme, and bring to a boil.
- 4Add pigeon peas and optional scotch bonnet pepper, then reduce heat to low.
- 5Cover the pot and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- 6Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Chef Tips
- For a milder dish, omit the scotch bonnet pepper.
- Use brown rice for a healthier alternative, adjusting the cooking time as needed.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.