Healthy Pelau

Victoria V's Note:

Derived from a traditional recipe from my home country of Trinidad & Tobago

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar (white or brown)
• 1 lb chicken breast
• 1 onion , chopped
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 ½ cups pigeon peas, soaked overnight or 1 ½ cups black-eyed peas
• 2 cups rice , uncooked (do not use instant rice)
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups squash , cubed any yellow squash will work
• 2 carrots , chopped
• ¼ cup parsley , chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bunch scallions or 1 bunch green onion , chopped including the greens
• ¼ cup ketchup

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a heavy pot. Caramelize the sugar well. Add the chicken and stir to coat the chicken with caramel.
2. Reduce to medium heat. Add garlic & onion. Stir for 1 min until tender.
3. Add pigeon peas (drained), water and rice. Reduce to low, cover & simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Mix in remaining agreements, cover and cook until vegetables are tender, about 20 or 30 minutes.