BLACK EYED PEAS W/RICE

Black Eyed Peas W/Rice image

Provided by Fridaysgirl 11

Time 1h

Yield 1 cup, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 slices bacon
1 small fresh onion (chopped)
1 (16 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (undrained and chopped)
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup salsa (any mild or medium is what I use but hot will due if you like your food hotter)

Steps:

Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon reserving drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon & set aside.
Saute onion in drippings until tender. Drain the onion & discard the drippings. Return the onion to skillet. Add drained peas & last 7 ingredients.
Cover & cook over low heat 8 to 10 minutes. Put into serving dish & sprinkle crumbled bacon over top.
Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.3, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 4.1, Sodium 1604.9, Carbohydrate 48.1, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 6.6, Protein 9.9