Best Black Eyed Peas And Spinach Over Cheesy Grits Recipes

Black-Eyed Peas and Spinach over Cheesy Grits image

Provided by Lizzymommy

Categories Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup dry polenta
salt
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded or cubed (or smoked gouda cheese is lovely, too!)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
16 ounces Baby Spinach, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
salt and pepper

Steps:

Bring the milk and water to a boil. Add polenta and cook to package directions (mine calls for 5 minutes, stirring constantly). Add cheese, and stir until melted.
Heat the oil in a large skillet. Cook the onion until browned, add spinach. Cook until wilted.
Add drained and rinsed black-eyed peas to the pan. Heat through. Season to taste.
Serve over cheesy grits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.7, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 42.7, Sodium 542.4, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 4.9, Protein 18.9

Hoppin' John Stew With Cheddar Cheese Grits image

Provided by KathyP53

Categories Ham

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
1 chopped cooked smoked ham
1 medium onion, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese

Steps:

Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add ham and onions, and saute 3-5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in black eyed peas and next 3 ingredients. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in cilantro. Serve immediately over White Cheddar Cheese Grits.
White Cheddar Cheese Grits:.
Bring chicken broth and butter to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in grits, and return to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 57.5, Sodium 1863.4, Carbohydrate 72.6, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 26.4