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Spicy Black-Eyed Peas (Great Cajan Dish

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This Cajun appetizer features Can Blackeyed Peas, Vegetable Oil, Onion -- chopped, Garlic, Green Pepper -- minced. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 365.4
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This Cajun appetizer features Can Blackeyed Peas, Vegetable Oil, Onion -- chopped, Garlic, Green Pepper -- minced. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 15 ounce Can Blackeyed Peas
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • 1 lg Onion -- chopped
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Green Pepper -- minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Tumeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 cup Tomato Juice -- * see note
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
Directions
  1. 1
    We used diced tomatoes.
  2. 2
    Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet and fry onion until golden.
  3. 3
    Add garlic, green pepper, tumeric, and cayenne pepper and fry for 2-3 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add tomato juice (or tomatoes) and cumin and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Next add black-eyed peas and a little water if needed.
  6. 6
    Let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. 7
    Stir in lemon juice.
  8. 8
    Serve over rice or cous cous.
  9. 9
    (Taken from my friend Lori Nitzsche)

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 365.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.5g9%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 23.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 58.9g20%
Dietary Fiber 22.8g92%
Sugars 24.3g
Protein 21.4g43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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