Calico peas, also known as crowder peas, are a type of field pea that gets their name from their colorful speckled appearance. They are a staple in Southern cuisine and can be used in a variety of dishes, from soups and stews to salads and casseroles. Calico peas are packed with nutrients, including fiber, protein, and vitamins, and they are a good source of iron, potassium, and magnesium. If you're looking for a delicious and healthy way to add some variety to your meals, calico peas are a great option. They are easy to cook and can be used in a variety of recipes. Here are a few of our favorites:
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CALICO BEANS
Packed full of beef, beans and bacon, this calico beans recipe is one of my favorites. Serve it as a hearty side or main dish. -Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in remaining ingredients. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. cast-iron pan or baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, until the beans are as thick as desired, 45-60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 826mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
CALICO BEAN CASSEROLE
Kidney beans, baked beans and butter beans are combined with ground beef, bacon and onion and baked. It's thick, hearty, and pretty tasty too! This can also be done in a slow cooker.
Provided by Dee Dee
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, fry the ground beef, bacon and onion together until ground beef is no longer pink. Drain fat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the kidney beans, baked beans with pork and butter beans. Stir in the ketchup, white vinegar, dry mustard, brown sugar and cook beef mixture. Mix thoroughly, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the bean and meat mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.1 calories, Carbohydrate 69.2 g, Cholesterol 74.9 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 1089.1 mg, Sugar 38.8 g
CALICO BEANS
This casserole is the best! I take it to pot lucks, picnics, camping trips, etc.
Provided by Kathy
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).
- Place bacon and ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
- In a four quart casserole dish, mix together the bacon, ground beef, pork and beans, kidney beans, butter beans, lima beans, ketchup, onion, vinegar, dry mustard and celery.
- Cover and bake for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.5 calories, Carbohydrate 66.6 g, Cholesterol 38.2 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 952.9 mg, Sugar 35.7 g
CALICO PEAS
Make and share this Calico Peas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium size saucepan, bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the peas and onion.
- LOwer the heat and simmer, covered for 5 minutes or until peas and onion are tender crisp.
- Drain, stir the butter, pimiento, dill weed, salt and pepper into veggies, tossing until butter is melted.
CALICO BEANS
Calico beans (aka cowboy beans or trucker beans) get their name from the variety of bean colors in the dish. Here we use a trio of canned beans: white navy beans, deep red kidney beans and light brown pork and beans. They're baked with bacon and ground beef in a tangy-sweet sauce until bubbling, resulting in the perfect summer side dish to accompany grilled meats. Calico beans are also great on their own as a main course, topped with shredded cheese and hot sauce.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 2 quarts (10 servings as a side)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F.
- Put the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel lined plate. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat from the skillet. Add the onion and ground beef and cook, breaking up the beef, until the onion is softened and the beef is crumbled and fully cooked, about 5 minutes. If necessary, drain any excess moisture released from the meat. Add the cooked bacon, kidney beans, navy beans, pork and beans, ketchup, brown sugar, dry mustard, vinegar and salt. Stir together and then transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Bake until bubbling and caramelized on top, 35 to 40 minutes.
CALICO BEANS
These are my Aunt Jessie's famous baked beans. She makes them for all our family picnics and everyone loves them. I make them vegetarian by eliminating the bacon and ground beef. It isn't necessary to replace the eliminated items but you can substitute tofu crumbles for the beef.
Provided by luvmykids
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 1h
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook bacon in skillet until crisp, then crumble and set aside.
- Cook beef in skillet until no pink remains. Add onion, sauté just until tender.
- Combine beef, onion, ketchup, salt, brown sugar, mustard and vinegar in a 3 qt baking dish or crock pot. Partially drain all the beans (I don't drain the baked beans) and add to the baking dish or crock pot, stirring gently to mix. Sprinkle with bacon.
- Bake at 350 F for 40 minutes or cook in crock pot until heated through.
- For vegetarian version just sauté onion and add to bean mixture. If using dry tofu crumbles it isn't necessary to rehydrate them first, I just stir them into the mixture. It may require addition of water to the mixture if it gets too thick, I just play it by ear. When using frozen crumbles or gimme lean ground "beef" I heat it up in the pan with the onion before adding to the bean mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.6, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 884.4, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 20.1, Protein 12
SKINNY CALICO BEANS
44% less total fat • 50% less cholesterol than the original recipe. Baked bean goodness without turning on a hot oven! You've just found your new favorite summertime side.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a 12-inch skillet, cook onion in hot butter over medium heat about 15 minutes or until onion is very tender and browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, snipped sage, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Add navy beans, butter beans, and Chick Peas; stir to coat.
- Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with sour cream. Garnish with tomatoes and sage leaves, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1/2 cup, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g
CALICO BEANS
Combine all of your favorite beans for our Calico Beans recipe. This Calico Beans recipe uses five different kinds of beans to achieve its signature look.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Cook bacon, onions and garlic in large skillet on medium heat until bacon is crisp, stirring frequently; drain.
- Spoon into 3-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
- Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Cover.
- Bake 1 hour or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g
Tips:
- Soak the calico peas overnight or for at least 8 hours before cooking.
- Use a large pot or Dutch oven to cook the peas, as they will expand as they cook.
- Add aromatics like onion, garlic, and celery to the pot for extra flavor.
- Use a ham hock or smoked turkey leg to add a smoky flavor to the peas.
- Season the peas with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
- Serve the peas with cornbread, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
Calico peas are a delicious and versatile Southern dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you like them served over rice, with cornbread, or as a side dish, these peas are sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and flavorful dish to try, give calico peas a try!
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