Hearty Black-Eyed Peas

Name: Hearty Black-Eyed Peas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2-4 main-dish servings (4-6 side-dish servings).
Cuisine: Cajun Recipes, Cajun Side Dishes
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups cooked bulk pork sausage (1/2 pound uncooked); 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 to 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

In Simpsonville, South Carolina, Pauletta Anderson prepares this hearty herb-seasoned combination of sausage, black-eyed peas, tomatoes and green pepper. "Even my sister, who doesn't like black-eyed peas, can't get enough of this delicious dish," she writes.

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups cooked bulk pork sausage (1/2 pound uncooked)
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a skillet, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 251 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 920mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 12g protein.

Originally published as Hearty Black-Eyed Peas in Quick Cooking September/October 1999

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katecrid47

Jan 6, 2017

These were awesome!! Great Flavor and EASY! Will definitely make again. They are definitely taste kitchen approved by me! Thanks for sharing!
sreneeces

Oct 26, 2010

My family doesn't care for black-eyed peas, but all the flavors together in this recipe was so good, we had no leftovers!