Black-eyed Peas and Cajun Sausage
2006-09-09- Course: Side Dishes
- Yield : 8
- Servings : 8
- Prep Time : 20m
- Cook Time : 1:30 h
- Ready In : 1:50 h
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When Mom’s says “Eat your beans”, you are glad she cooked your favorite. According to a study of nearly ten thousand Americans, a diet containing at least 300 micrograms of the B vitamin folate (found in beans) reduces the risk of stroke and heart disease.
Ingredients
- 1 lbs dried black-eyed peas
- 1 lbs Cajun smoked sausage, cut bite-sized
- 4 cups water
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper
- salt to taste
- 3 to 4 chopped scallions (green onion)
Directions
Step 1
Pick (remove any bad peas) and wash peas.
Step 2
Combine in a sauce pan with sausage, water, seasonings, onions and pepper.
Step 3
Cover and simmer over low flame for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until tender. Add water if needed. You want to have enough water to make thick gravy.
Step 4
Add green onions (scallions) and serve over rice.
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