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Stewed Pigeon Peas

Easy Stewed Pigeon Peas

A delicious and fast-cooking version of Caribbean stewed pigeon peas with pantry staples and bold flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Easy Caribbean Recipes, Soups & Stews, Vegetarian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can pigeon peas rinsed
  • 1 can tomato accents with liquid
  • 1 teaspoon Caribbean green seasoning
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Caribbean browning
  • 1 vegetable stock cube
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan add Olive Oil (1 tablespoon) and set to low heat.
  • Add Onion (1), Garlic (2 clove), Freshly Ground Black Pepper (1/4 teaspoon), and Fresh Thyme (2 sprig). Cook for 2-3 minutes.
    Diced onion, garlic, thyme and black pepper. heating in a saucepan on the stove
  • Add the Pigeon Peas (14 ounce) to the pan.
    Pigeon peas added to the pan
  • Add Stewed Tomatoes (14 ounce) and mix all the ingredients together. Simmer on high heat.
    Stewed tomatoes added to pan
  • Add in the Fresh Parsley (1 tablespoon), Brown Sugar (1 tablespoon), West Indian Browning (1/2 teaspoon), Water (1/4 cup), Green Caribbean Seasoning (1 teaspoon) and break in a Vegetable Bouillon Cube (1).
  • Let it gently boil for 10-15 minutes.
    Pigeon peas and other ingredients boiling on the stove
  • Taste to adjust seasoning as needed. Serve and enjoy!
    Stewed pigeon peas in a saucepan on the stove
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