Pigeon Peas And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 can pigeon peas
1 1/2 c. uncooked rice
bacon for seasoning
1 onion
dash of thyme
1 can tomatoes (optional)

Preparation

Fry bacon; add onion
and
saute.
Add\tpigeon peas and 1/2 can of water.
Bring to
a\tboil;
add rice, dash of thyme and bay leaves.
Simmer for 15
to 20 minutes or until rice is soft.