Baked Rice and Peas
Baked Rice and Peas is a delightful, mouth-watering dish with a hint of Caribbean flair. With fluffy rice, tender peas, and a medley of spices, this dish comes together beautifully in the oven, making it an easy and hearty meal for any day of the week. Trust me, you’re about to make something delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 cup of long-grain rice or you can use jasmine rice if you fancy!
- 1 ½ cups of vegetable broth or chicken broth for a non-vegetarian option
- 1 cup of canned green peas drained or frozen peas
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic minced (or a teaspoon of garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon of thyme dried or fresh
- 1 teaspoon of allspice
- 1 teaspoon of salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil you can use coconut oil for a tropical twist
- Optional: a dash of hot sauce or chili flakes if you like things spicy!
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (about 175°C). You'll want it nice and warm when it’s time to bake.
- Sauté the onions: In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Toss in the chopped onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until it gets all soft and sweet-smelling. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Mix it up: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice, peas, sautéed onions and garlic, vegetable broth, thyme, allspice, and salt. Stir it all together until everything's cozy.
- Transfer to a baking dish: Pour the rice mixture into a greased baking dish (about 9x9 or medium-sized casserole works!). Make sure everything is spread evenly—you want every bit to cook nicely.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and pop it in the oven. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the top looks golden brown!
- Fluff and Serve: Once it’s out of the oven, let it sit for about 5 minutes. Use a fork to fluff the rice, then serve it up while it’s warm!