BLACK-EYED PEA TACOS

Black-Eyed Pea Tacos image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 42m

Yield 12 small tacos

Number Of Ingredients 11

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tomatoes, diced
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can unsweetened corn kernels, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup salsa, plus additional for serving
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
12 taco shells
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over med-high heat; add in onion; stir/saute until is starts to brown, about 5 minutes; add in garlic; stir/saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add in tomato, saute for 2 minutes; add in the peas, corn, salsa, and cilantro; stir the mixture until it is heated through; taste and season with salt/pepper if needed.
Heat the taco shells on a baking sheet in the oven for about 5 minutes.
Assemble the tacos at the table, with pea mixture, Cheddar cheese, lettuce, and extra salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.3, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 9.9, Sodium 354.5, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 0.9, Protein 8.1