Black Eyed Peas With Winter Squash Brown Rice Recipes

BLACK-EYED PEAS AND BROWN RICE

Steps:

• 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.

BLACK-EYED PEAS AND RICE

Steps:

• Place black-eyed peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
• Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir ham until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion, green bell pepper, and garlic; saute until onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Add black-eyed peas, water, bay leaves, paprika, salt, and black pepper; cover pot with a lid and simmer until peas are tender, 40 to 50 minutes.
• Remove bay leaves from black-eyed peas mixture and stir in rice. Simmer until all the liquid is evaporated, 5 to 10 more minutes.

THE BLACK-EYED PEA'S BAKED SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut the tops off the squash.
• Cut in 3- 4 pieces.
• Boil in water til tender (just a few minutes).
• Drain and mash.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Place in casserole dish.
• Cover with light layer of breadcrumbs.
• Bake at 350 til lightly browned (about 10- 15 minutes).

BROWN RICE WITH BLACKEYED PEAS & VEGGIES

Steps:

• Heat 1 T oil in a heavy skilet with a tight-fitting lid on medium heat. Add rice, stirring for 5 minutes or until grains are lightly roasted. Add broth or water, cover tightly and cook for 45 minutes.
• in the meantime, saute onion, zucchini,summer squash in the remaining 1T of oil in a separate pan. When tender, add the tomatoes and black-eyed peas. Keep warm. When the rice is done, mix in the vegetables, add fresh herbs and season to taste.