Pennsy Black Eyed Peas And Rice

Total Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
• 1/2 cup yellow onion
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 cups texmati and wild rice
• 14 1/2 ounces italian tomatoes, diced
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 cup sugar snap pea, fresh
• pepper, to taste
• fat-free cheddar cheese, grated or soy cheese

Recipe

• 1 soak the peas or quick soak. cook the black eyed peas to the rice, not including the rice which is the second step for approx one hour.
• 2 adjust the water if needed to keep the peas covered. drain, remove the bay leaf. set aside.
• 3 cook the rice according to package directions. then combine the peas with them and mix gently. add the rest of the ingredients except the cheese. salt and pepper to taste.
• 4 simmer for until the peas are done or cook them first and add and then simmer 10 to 15 minutes. serve hot with cheese on top.
• 5 note: if you eat meat add a bit of lamb or ham.