Black-Eyed Peas and Rice
Black-Eyed Peas and Rice might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. Watching your figure? This gluten free and dairy free recipe has 189 calories, 8g of protein, and 3g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up onion, black-eyed peas, garlic, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 9 hours and 5 minutes.
Instructions
Place black-eyed peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight.
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.