Blackeyed Beans With Chicken and Coconut Milk

This dish is a traditional meal that is called "dove1 large onion finely diced
down" in the Caribbean; it is high in protein before4 cloves garlic finely chopped
I get into sharing this recipe I thought it would beA handful of fresh cilantro
a good idea to share a bit about the main4 medium ripe tomatoes or 1 small can whole
ingredients.tomatoes chopped (juice removed)
Black-eyed beans are rich in fiber, high in protein1 tbsp chili pepper flakes (optional)
and low in fat - soluble fiber - which helps toSalt to taste
eliminate cholesterol from the body and being aProcess:
high-potassium, low-sodium food they help reduce- Rinse soaked beans, add 3 cups water bring to
blood pressure.a boil, reduce heat to medium temperature and
Coconut is a delicious fruit grown in the warmercook for 10 min. and drain off excess water.
climates and have multiple use - from drinking the- In a separate pot heat 2tbsp olive oil add
liquid called "coconut water", eating the young jelly,chicken, onions and garlic and cook for about 5
or grating the dried jelly to make coconut milk ormin until chicken is brown.
coconut oil. Coconut milk over the past decade or- Add precooked beans to chicken, coconut milk,
so has become quite popular for its nutritionalwater, tomatoes and cilantro, chili pepper flakes
benefits like healthy fats, protein, and calcium.and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, and then reduce
This recipe can be easily converted to ato simmer for 30-45min.
vegetarian dish by simply removing the chicken.Beans should be soft and chicken cooked with a
Black eye beans with chicken and coconut milkthick consistency
Makes 6 ServingsServe hot over brown rice
Ingredients:You can make larger batches and perfect for
2 cups of dried black eyed beans soakedfreezing.
overnightYou can also use pigeon peas in place of black
½ can coconut milk plus ¼ cup watereyed peas
1 whole chicken breast cut into chunksEnjoy!