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Coconut Jerk Peas with Pineapple Salsa

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Ingredients

Coconut Jerk Peas

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 lb. frozen black eyed peas or purple hull peas
  • 1 cup water
  • 1-2 Tbsp jerk seasoning
  • 1 14oz. can coconut milk
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 4 cups cooked rice

Pineapple Salsa

  • 2 cups chopped pineapple
  • ¼ red onion
  • 1 lime
  • ¼ bunch fresh cilantro
  • ½ tsp salt

Garnish

  • 2-3 green onions sliced

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion and mince the garlic, then sauté them in olive oil until soft.
  2. Add the peas, water, and jerk seasoning to the pot, stir, cover, and bring to a boil.
  3. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until peas are tender.
  4. While peas are cooking, prepare the pineapple salsa by combining chopped pineapple, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
  5. Once peas are tender, add coconut milk and stir, mashing some peas to thicken the mixture.
  6. Season the peas with more jerk seasoning and salt to taste.
  7. To serve, place cooked rice in a bowl, top with jerk peas and coconut broth, pineapple salsa, and sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
487
Total fat
7g
Total carbohydrates
93g
Total protein
15g
Sodium
1431mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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