Polynesian Inspired Vegetarian Pilau

Ingredients

• 16 ounces black-eyed peas, drained
• 2 cups brown rice, cooked
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup peanuts, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 large green pepper, diced
• 4 cups celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, sliced thin
• 1 cup green peas
• 1 cup pineapple tidbits, reserve 2Tbl . juice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 dash salt
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pan, saute peanuts in 1 Tbl. butter until toasty. Take out the peanuts and set them aside.

2. 2

   To the butter in the pan add the grated ginger, the onion, along with another 1 Tbl. butter.Cook until the onions are translucent.

3. 3

   Add the remaining butter, the chopped celery, carrot, and the diced green pepper. Cook until slightly tender.

4. 4

   Add the rest of the ingredients, except for the rice. Bring just to a boil and then take off the heat.

5. 5

   Stir in the cooked rice. Sprinkle toasted peanuts on top.