Cape Verdean Spiced Rice With Peas Recipe

About this recipe

A flavorful gluten-free rice dish inspired by Cape Verdean cuisine, featuring tender peas and aromatic spices. Perfect for a satisfying vegetarian dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 Kg Fresh Onion Pack. 1kg - Ofoodi African Store
• 60G Terre Exotique Black Sao Tome Pepper, 60G
• 500G White Pearl Italian Pudding Rice 500g
• 1.5 kg Green Fine Beans 1X1.5Kg
• - 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 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 the aroma.
4. 4. Add 1 can of green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. 5. Pour in 2 cups of water and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Bring to a boil.
6. 6. Add 1 cup of rice, stir briefly, and 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.