Field pea hoppin' john with texmati rice
4 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tablespoon | Olive oil |
| 1 | large | Onion; chopped |
| 1 | medium | Green bell pepper, seeded; chopped |
| 1 | clove | Garlic; minced |
| 1½ | cup | Cooked field peas |
| 1 | teaspoon | Salt |
| ½ | teaspoon | Black pepper |
| 1 | cup | Raw texmati or basmati rice |
| 1 | Fresh thyme | |
Directions
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic and cook until translucent. Add the field peas, stirring to combine. Add 2½ cups water, the salt and the pepper and bring to a boil.
Add the rice and the sprig of thyme; stir once. Bring back to a boil, cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes, then remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.
Uncover, taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Fluff with a fork and serve. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
ANN YONKERS, cooking teacher