Rice pilaf w/green beans & black-eyed peas

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsLong grain rice; preferably Basmati;
1pack(10-oz)black-eyed peas; frozen
¼poundsGreen beans; cut into 1/2\" pieces
2teaspoonsGround coriander;
½teaspoonTumeric;
¼teaspoonPepper;
1dashPepper;
2tablespoonsLemon juice;
4tablespoonsVegetables garlic;
1cloveGarlic; minced
¼teaspoonSalt;
1tablespoonFresh cilantro; chopped

Directions

(1). Steam or boil green beans about 6 minutes, set asided. Prepare rice and black-eyed peas according to directions, set aside. (2).

Combine coriander, cumin, tumeric, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, lemon juice and 1 tb of water in a small cup. Mix well and set aside. (3).

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat, stir in onion and garlic until brown, add spice mixture, cook 1 minute. (3). Add precooked rice, black-eyed peas and green beans. Add salt. Gently stir over medium heat, adding water if necessary. Simmer covered for 4 minutes. Sprinkle cilantro. Serves 6-8. Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune, Food Section, Feb 9, 1995. + Boney's Advertisement.

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Submitted By NANCY O'BRION On 02-11-95