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Stew Peas With Pigtail Recipe

A traditional Jamaican dish made with red kidney beans, pigtail, and coconut milk.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Jamaican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb pigtail cut into pieces
  • 2 cups red kidney beans soaked overnight
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 2 scallions chopped
  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper whole
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • Salt to taste
  • Water as needed

Instructions: 

  • Boil pigtail in water for 10 minutes to remove excess salt. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large pot, combine red kidney beans, pigtail, garlic, onion, thyme, scallions, and Scotch bonnet pepper. Add enough water to cover.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours or until beans are tender.
  • Add coconut milk, black pepper, allspice, and salt. Simmer for another 30 minutes.
  • Remove Scotch bonnet pepper before serving.

Notes:

Enjoy this hearty and flavorful dish with rice or dumplings.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Jamaican, Pigtail, Stew Peas
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