Vegan Cape Verdean Rice With Peas Recipe

About this recipe

A hearty and flavorful vegan adaptation of the traditional Cape Verdean rice dish, featuring tender peas, aromatic spices, and perfectly cooked rice. Ideal for a satisfying dinner solution.

Ingredients

• 1 Kg Fresh Onion Pack. 1kg - Ofoodi African Store
• 60G Terre Exotique Black Sao Tome Pepper, 60G
• 850G Riseria Campanini 3 Cereals Rice, 850G
• 100 G Fresh Green Peas 100g
• - Ktc Vegetable Oil
• - Schwartz Paprika
• 10G Top-Op Bay Leaves 10g
• - Tata Salt

Instructions

1. 1. Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. 2. Add 1 finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. 3. Stir in 1/4 tsp paprika and 2 bay leaves, cooking for 1 minute to release their aroma.
4. 4. Add 1 cup of green peas and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. 5. Pour in 2 cups of water and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
6. 6. Add 1 cup of rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
7. 7. Remove the bay leaves and fluff the rice with a fork before serving.