Turks and Caicos Islands Peas and Rice

Ingredients:

1/2 onion

1/2 green onion

1/2 red pepper

1 stick celery

Bacon

2 tbs tomato paste

2 tbs olive oil

1 can piegeon peas

2 cups rice

4 cups water

1 1/2 tbs kitchen bouquet

Salt

Fresh thyme

Bay leaf

Black pepper

Cooking Instructions:

Cut ingredients in small pieces and fry in oil for 5-10 minutes. Add tomato paste for 5 minutes. Add peas, salt, thyme, bay leaf, black pepper. Add water and let boil. Add rice. Lower heat and put a top on the pot.

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