Recipe courtesy of Kimberly Schlapman
Peas and Rice
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 262
- Total Fat
- 5
- Saturated Fat
- 1
- Carbohydrates
- 46
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 3
- Protein
- 8
- Cholesterol
- 2
- Sodium
- 503
- Total: 40 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 25 min
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell peppers
1 tablespoon barbecue seasoning, such as Swamp Venom
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 3/4 cups long grain rice
One 15-ounce can black-eyed peas
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- In a medium pot set over medium heat, add the oil. Saute the celery, onions and green bell peppers for about 5 minutes. Stir in the seasoning, salt, pepper and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the broth and bay leaves and bring to a boil. Add the rice and peas. Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer until all liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaves and add the oregano and parsley. Mix well and serve.