Black-Eyed Peas and Brown Rice
Ready In: 50 mins
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked long grain brown rice, cold
- 1 1⁄4 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 3 cups frozen black-eyed peas
- 1 lb butternut squash, peeled,seeded,cubed
- 1 red bell pepper, cored,finely chopped
- 1⁄2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Directions
- Put the rice in a large bowl and gently separate the grains and break apart any lumps.
- In a large frying pan, bring the water, onion, celery, garlic, and pepper to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Add the black-eyed peas and squash and return to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the peas and squash are tender and most of the water has evaporated, about 20 minutes.
- Add the rice, bell pepper, and pepper sauce and, stirring and tossing frequently, simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- To serve, transfer to a bowl.
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