Spicy Black-Eyed Peas

Submitted by PamLuvs2Cook

"This is a simple but yummy side dish. I got it from Paula's Home Cooking "Southern Traditions" show. If you omit the bacon you can make this a vegetarian dish and serve it with rice."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 4 slices bacon (optional)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas, washed
• 1 (12 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3 cups water

directions

1. In a large saucepan, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon, crumble, and set aside to use as a topping for the peas.
2. Saute the onion in the bacon drippings until tender. Add the peas, diced tomatoes w/ green chiles, salt, chili powder, pepper and water.
3. Cover and cook over medium heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the peas are tender. Watch your peas closely and add additional water, if necessary. Serve garnished with crumbled bacon.

Reviews

[True Texas]

I sent this to my sister to make up for us for New Years Day we always have our black-eyed peas every new year and this year we especially wanted to make sure we had plenty of them for luck. Very, very good.

 

[Allie 1123]

I didn't have bacon or Rotel, so I subbed some tomato paste, sugar for acidity, and some red pepper flakes. It turned out really well. I will make this again and I will try it correctly next time. Thanks for posting!