Blackeyed Peas and Cajun Sausage

Submitted by Annacia

"Beans and sausage, what could be more Cajun than this? It's hearty and yummy. According to a study of nearly ten thousand Americans, a diet containing at least 300 micrograms of the B vitamin folate (found in beans) reduces the risk of stroke and heart disease."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 50mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 lb dried black-eyed peas
• 1 lb andouille sausage (cut bite size or use what you have)
• 4 cups water to cover peas
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 -2 garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper
• salt
• 3 -4 chopped scallions (green onion)

directions

1. Pick (remove any bad peas) and wash peas.
2. Combine in sauce pan with sausage, water, seasons, onions and pepper. Cover and simmer over low flame for 1 and 1 1/2 hour or until tender.
3. Add water if needed.
4. You want to have enough water to make thick gravy.
5. Add green onions (scallions) and serve over rice.

Reviews

[PalatablePastime]

Very tasty! I did add extra water as you suggested. I also used a fresh andouille instead of a smoked andouille since it was what I had and it tastes delish.

 

[DailyInspiration]

I'm a southern gal and we love our blackeyed peas here. They were delicious and such a wonderful comfort food for us. The only change is made was to add a can of rotel chilies & tomatoes to spice them up a bit.

 

[Debbwl]

Oops I forgot the green onions! I made these for DH who was very pleased and said you can make these again. Thanks for the post.

 

[Sharon123]

Yummy! I used vegetarian sausage and it turned out great. Thanks! Made for ZWT#9 2013 for Hot Stuff.

 

[Dienia B.]

wow i cut this down to 1 serving and wish i had made the whole thing. the green onions are genius .i had never had them with black eyed peas before.thats how im going eat them from now on. nice dish that is freezer bound zwt9