Black Eyed Peas with Coconut Rice and Avocado Salsa 🌿🥥
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Description
Give it a shot! One of our very favorite household staples for years. Great flavors come together to become more than the sum of its parts! I’d never tried black-eyed peas before eating this. Their earthy flavor is perfect when combined with these other ingredients. An easy-to-throw-together, casual weeknight meal that needs no other accompaniment.
Ingredients
- Black-Eyed Peas: 2 cups 🫘
- Coconut Milk: 1 cup 🥥
- Rice: 1 1/2 cups 🍚
- Water: 1 – 1 3/4 cups 💧
- Salt: 1 teaspoon 🧂
- Avocados: 2, diced 🥑
- Tomatoes: 2, chopped 🍅
- Red Onions: 1/2 cup, finely chopped 🧅
- Cilantro: 1/3 cup, chopped 🌿
- Lime: 1, juiced (optional) 🍋
- Cheddar Cheese: 1 1/2 cups, grated 🧀
Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1535.9 |
| Fat Content | 72.5g |
| Saturated Fat Content | 42.6g |
| Cholesterol Content | 59.3mg |
| Sodium Content | 2860mg |
| Carbohydrate Content | 176.7g |
| Fiber Content | 30.8g |
| Sugar Content | 4.9g |
| Protein Content | 54.2g |
Servings
This recipe yields enough to satisfy a family dinner, but feel free to adjust the quantities based on your needs.
Instructions
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Toast the Rice:
Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the rice and toast it, stirring frequently, until it begins to turn a light golden brown. This step enhances the nutty flavor of the rice. 🌾✨ -
Cook the Rice:
Pour in the coconut milk, water, and salt. You want a 2:1 ratio of liquid to rice. Cover the pan and let it cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. 🥥💧 -
Heat the Black-Eyed Peas:
In a separate saucepan, warm up the black-eyed peas over medium heat until they are heated through. This should take about 5-10 minutes. 🫘🔥 -
Prepare the Avocado Salsa:
In a large bowl, combine the diced avocados, chopped tomatoes, finely chopped red onions, and chopped cilantro. Mix gently to combine. If you like a bit of zest, add the lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 🥑🍅🧅🌿 -
Assemble the Dish:
On each plate, scoop a generous portion of the coconut rice. Top with a hearty serving of black-eyed peas, a sprinkle of grated cheddar cheese, and a big spoonful of avocado salsa. 🥥🫘🧀🥑 -
Enjoy:
Dive in and enjoy this delightful fusion of flavors and textures! This dish is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. 🍽️😋
Tips and Tricks
- Customize Your Salsa: Feel free to add more ingredients to your salsa, such as corn, bell peppers, or jalapeños for an extra kick. 🌽🌶️
- Rice Variations: You can experiment with different types of rice, such as jasmine or basmati, to add a unique twist to the dish. 🍚
- Cheese Options: While cheddar cheese adds a lovely sharpness, you can also try using feta or cotija for a different flavor profile. 🧀
Final Thoughts
This Black Eyed Peas with Coconut Rice and Avocado Salsa recipe is a harmonious blend of earthy, creamy, and fresh flavors. It’s a go-to meal for busy weeknights that is both satisfying and nutritious. Each bite brings together the creamy richness of coconut, the wholesome goodness of black-eyed peas, and the vibrant freshness of avocado salsa. We hope you enjoy making and eating this dish as much as we do! 💖🍲🌿
Happy cooking from all of us at Love With Recipes! 🍽️🌟
