Yellow-eyed pea risotto

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupYellow-eyed peas, soaked
2teaspoonsOlive oil
1mediumOnion, chopped
1eachCarrot, sliced thinly
½cupJasmine rice
1teaspoonRosemary
½teaspoonSage
½teaspoonThyme
2cupsStock
1largeTomato, diced
3tablespoonsTomato paste
Salt & pepper
Parsley, chopped

Directions

Cook yellow-eyed peas in fresh water until tender, about 45 minutes.

Drain & rinse. Set aside.

Heat oil in a large pot & cook the onion for a few minutes. Add the carrot & saute for 5 minutes. Stir in the rice & the herbs & stir fry for 1 minute. Add the stock, tomato & tomato paste. Bring to a boil, stirring often to prevent sticking. Reduce heat & simmer, stirring frequently, until the rice is cooked, 25 to 35 minutes.

Season with salt & pepper & serve garnished with parsley.

Recipe by Mark Satterly

Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 10-18-94