Listening to Vinyl

This is what I made myself for lunch today. It's just a simple hearty rice pilaf that's not too dry. 

Black-eyed Pea Rice Pilaf

adapted from "Black-eyed Peas and Brown Rice" from The Eat-Clean Diet by Tosca Reno 2007

3 Cups cooked brown rice

1 1/4 C water

2 garlic cloves

1 onion, chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

3 carrots, peeled and chopped

1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

3 C cooked black-eyed peas

1 bell pepper, seeded, and chopped

1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce (optional)

Extra virgin olive oil, to serve (optional)

1. Put rice in large bowl

2. In a large frying pan or wok, bring water, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, and pepper to a boil, stiring frequently. 

3. Add the black-eyed peas and return to a boil, stirring frequently. 

4. Reduce to low, cover and simmer until most of water is absorbed ( about 20 minutes).

5. Add the rice, bell pepper, and hot-pepper sauce if using. Heat for 5 minutes. 

6. Serve immediately with olive oil drizzled on top if desired while listening to your favorite music.