Best Grandmas Rice And Pigeon Peas Rice Cooker Recipes

Pigeon Peas and Rice image

Provided by Guy Fieri Bio & Top Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 strips applewood-smoked bacon, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
One 15-ounce can pigeon peas, drained and rinsed
One 14.5-ounce can chopped roasted tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish
1/4 cup chopped scallions, for garnish

Steps:

Place a large Dutch oven over medium heat and add the oil and bacon. Cook, stirring, until the bacon is crispy and golden and the fat has rendered, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the onions, green peppers, red peppers, rice and salt; cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and the rice is lightly toasted. Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring. Add the oregano, cumin, pigeon peas, tomatoes, chicken stock and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover with a lid and cook until the rice is tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with cilantro and scallions.

Quick Jamaican Rice and Peas image

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups Uncle Ben's converted brand rice
3 sprigs thyme
2 garlic cloves
2 scallions
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can pigeon peas (with coconut milk like Ocho Rio brand, red peas ok)
3 1/2 cups water (Or use the required amount for the rice cooker)
1 scotch bonnet pepper (left whole)

Steps:

Pour the rice in the rice cooker.
Combine the water, green pigeon peas with coconut milk, salt, pepper, thyme, garlic and scallions. Pour over the rice. Rice should be completely covered with water, and at least an inch above it if this recipe is like others I have cooked.
Place Scotch bonnet in the pot (Do not cut it up if you don't want a lot of heat.) Turn on the rice cooker. Serve when finished. Don't keep the rice cooker on warm as it will burn the bottom of the rice.

Brown Rice and Pigeon Peas (Arroz Con Gandules) image

Provided by Mary the Disturbed

Categories Brown Rice

Time 42m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 slices smoked bacon, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) can pigeon peas (gandules)
1 packet goya sazon goya with coriander and annatto
1/2 cup tomato sauce
3 cups water
2 cups long grain brown rice

Steps:

Heat oil in a large, deep skillet. Add the bacon and onion and cook three minutes. Add the garlic and cook two minutes longer.
Stir in all remaining ingredients except rice. Bring to a boil.
Stir in rice, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer until rice is tender (about 40-45 minutes if you're using brown rice, 25-30 minutes if you use white rice.

Easy Rice With Pigeon Peas/Arroz Con Gandules image

Provided by CarribeQueen

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups water
4 cups long grain rice
1 (10 ounce) can pigeon peas, gandules
2 (1 ounce) packages sazon goya
3 tablespoons recaito
3 tablespoons adobo seasoning
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granule
chopped olive (optional)

Steps:

*Rinse the rice in a bowl with warm water.
*In a large pot, add water and all items except rice.
*Bring to boil, and let it boil for about 3 minutes. (I usually taste it and add more seasoning to taste if needed).
*Add rice and let it continue to boil for about 2 minutes.
*Turn heat to low, and place tight fitting lid over pot.
*Check periodically, cook until liquid is absorbed. Stir once, remove from heat, replace lid and let it stand for about 5 minutes.
This usually serves our household of seven.