Rice and Peas with Tempeh

2 hours Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 2 hours

484 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	cups	rice, brown	uncooked
1/2	cup	coconut	unsweetened
2 1/2	tablespoons	vegetable oil
4	cups	water
1/2	each	cinnamon stick
2	cups	black-eyed peas	cooked
3	each	bay leaves
1	each	onion	medium, chopped
3	each	garlic cloves	minced
1/4	cup	vegetable oil
1/2	each	hot chili peppers	small
1/2	each	sweet red bell pepper	or green
8	ounces	tempeh	cubed
1	pinch	fennel seeds
1	teaspoon	salt
1/2	teaspoon	black pepper
2	each	scallions, spring or green onions	chopped

Directions

Saute rice and coconut in 2 1/2 tb oil for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add water and cinnamon stick.

Cover pot and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes, or till all the water has evaporated.

Cook black-eyed peas with bay leaves (1 cup dried = 2 cups cooked) in salted water for 20 minutes or until tender.

Drain and remove bay leaves.

Keep warm.

Saute onion and garlic in oil until onions soften.

Stir in chili and bell pepper and sauté for a couple of minutes.

Add the tempeh, fennel, salt and pepper and lower heat.

Stir frequently and cook covered til the tempeh is golden brown and a little crisp.

Combine all the ingredients and serve with hot sauce.

Alternately, combine everything and toss in a moderate oven for 10 minutes to warm everything through.

Top with scallions.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 348g

Amount per Serving

Calories 484 39% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.0g	32%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	21%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 412mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 64.0g	21%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g	23%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 12.0g	24%

Vitamin A	15%		Vitamin C	29%
Calcium	13%		Iron	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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