Rice Pilaf With Black-Eyed Peas And Green Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. long grain rice, preferably basmati
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen black-eyed peas
2 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
dash of cinnamon
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
4 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 medium-size garlic clove, peeled and minced
1 medium-size onion, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 lb. green beans, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Place rice in large bowl with cold water to cover.
With your hands, swish the rice around quickly; pour off most of the water. Repeat 6 to 8 times, or until water is no longer cloudy.
Cover rice with water; set aside 25 minutes.