NEW YEARS BLACK-EYED PEAS

New Years Black-Eyed Peas image

Are you in need of good luck but not real fond of black-eye peas? Here is a meal out of peas that will please all. For wealth in the coming year, add cabbage too.

Provided by rrekcut

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

¼ cup butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 (15.5 ounce) cans black-eyed peas
1 (1 inch) cube smoked hog jowl
¾ cup water
½ cup cooked white rice
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and smoked sausage. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add the black-eyed peas and hog jowl for flavoring (and luck for the next year!) Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat for 1 hour. When ready to serve, stir in cooked rice and cheese until cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 44.5 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 1005.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g