Rice with Pigeon Peas

Ingredients

• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •1 medium onion, chopped
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 cup long-grain white rice
• •1 can pigeon peas, drained and rinsed
• •2 cups chicken broth
• •1 tsp dried thyme
• •1 tsp ground cumin
• •1 tsp salt
• •1/2 tsp black pepper
• •1 tbsp chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until onion is translucent.
3. 3Stir in rice, cooking for 2 minutes until lightly toasted.
4. 4Add pigeon peas, chicken broth, thyme, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
5. 5Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
6. 6Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
7. 7Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
8. 8Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.