Cajun Sweet Peas

Name: Cajun Sweet Peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons roux, Cajun style; 2 (15 ounce) cans sweet peas, with liquid; 3/4 cup onion, diced fine; 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional); 1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning

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Recipe by pporche

A pure Cajun dish. Sweet Peas in a Roux. I had this every week of my life growing up at Mom’s house in South Louisiana. Still have it regularly. Great as a side dish (alone or served over rice) alongside any fried, baked, or grilled meat, poultry, or fish.

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READY IN: 35mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

tablespoons roux, Cajun style
2

(15 ounce) cans sweet peas, with liquid
³⁄₄

cup onion, diced fine
¹⁄₂

teaspoon salt (optional)
¹⁄₂

teaspoon cajun seasoning

DIRECTIONS

Begin with the roux in a 3 quart pot. Melt the roux if it's store bought. Add all other ingredients. Bring to rolling simmer. Simmer for about 25 minutes. Will form a thick sauce. Serve.

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