Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], recipe: boil peas in medium saucepan with 5-6 cups of water. cook for 45 minutes or until tender and set aside. fry bacon in a medium pot with the scallions, garlic, and red pepper. saute for 3- 5 minutes and add salt, pepper, thyme, and tomato paste. add peas and 4 cups of the water that was used to boil them in. bring to a boil and add rice. reduce heat, cover tightly, until most all of the water has evaporated.

Target recipe: heat oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat. add bacon and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat. add onion, bell pepper, garlic, basil, thyme, salt and pepper, and cook until the onion is golden brown, about 5 minutes. stir in tomato paste and sugar and cook for 2 minutes more. add water and bring to a boil. stir in rice and lime juice and return to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover pot, and cook 15 minutes. if the rice is too dry, add 2-3 tablespoons water. if too wet, leave cover ajar for remaining cooking time. stir in peas. cook until rice is tender, about 3 minutes more. remove pot from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. fluff with fork and correct seasoning if needed.