Polynesian Inspired Vegetarian Pilau

• 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

1. In a large pan, saute peanuts in 1 Tbl. butter until toasty. Take out the peanuts and set them aside.
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. Add the remaining butter, the chopped celery, carrot, and the diced green pepper. Cook until slightly tender.
4. Add the rest of the ingredients, except for the rice. Bring just to a boil and then take off the heat.
5. Stir in the cooked rice. Sprinkle toasted peanuts on top.

blackeyed peas, brown rice, butter, peanuts, onion, fresh ginger, green pepper, celery, carrot, green peas, pineapple tidbits, soy sauce, salt, pepper sauce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/polynesian-inspired-vegetarian-pilau-329397 (may not work)