BLACK-EYED PEA AND HAM CASSEROLE

Black-Eyed Pea and Ham Casserole image

A Kansas family tradition to ring in the new year. Southern families believe that black-eyed peas will bring good luck in the new year. My family cooks this simple and tasty recipe and serves with freshly baked cornbread.

Provided by justindonahue

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Beans and Peas Black-Eyed Peas

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped cooked ham
1 cup finely chopped onion
½ teaspoon hot sauce
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, undrained
1 ½ cups cooked rice
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ham, onion, and hot sauce. Cook until onions are tender, about 3 minutes.
Add undrained peas, rice, and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until heated throughout, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 913.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g