Rice and Pigeon Peas

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups uncooked long-grain parboiled rice (such as Uncle Ben's)
• Green onions (optional)
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup chopped Canadian bacon (about 3 ounces)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• + 7 more ingredients
• • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 (15-ounce) can green pigeon peas, drained
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup chopped onion

Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rice, 1 teaspoon oil, and salt; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bacon, and garlic; cook 10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirri...

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