BLACK-EYED PEAS AND RICE

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Black-eyed peas with rice.

Provided by Negman

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 9h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dried black-eyed peas
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup lean diced ham
1 onion, chopped
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups water
2 bay leaves
2 pinches paprika, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place black-eyed peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir ham until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion, green bell pepper, and garlic; saute until onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Add black-eyed peas, water, bay leaves, paprika, salt, and black pepper; cover pot with a lid and simmer until peas are tender, 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves from black-eyed peas mixture and stir in rice. Simmer until all the liquid is evaporated, 5 to 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 277.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Arianna Perez
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


azmir hossen
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I'm not a huge fan of black-eyed peas, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The rice was cooked perfectly and the flavors were well-balanced.


lightnhands
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


GBEMU Kwame Sometimer
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I love the smoky flavor of the black-eyed peas in this recipe. It's a really unique and delicious dish.


Hina Gull
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This dish is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to transport and it always gets rave reviews.


Habib Sp
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try. This black-eyed peas and rice recipe definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and easy to make.


pezore s
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the black-eyed peas and rice, and they even asked for seconds!


Maikol Maikol
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I've never made black-eyed peas before, but this recipe made it so easy. The dish turned out perfectly and I will definitely be making it again.


saff whitehead
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


The heralds family
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add whatever vegetables or meat you have on hand.


Loretta West
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover black-eyed peas. I added some chopped bacon to the dish and it was even better!


Briony McLeod
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I'm not a huge fan of black-eyed peas, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The rice was cooked perfectly and the flavors were well-balanced.


Positive_vibez
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I love that it's made with simple, everyday ingredients.


Peace Gbolonyo
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! I love the combination of black-eyed peas and rice.


Neil M
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I used brown rice instead of white rice and it was still delicious.