VEGETARIAN BLACK-EYED PEAS & RICE

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From The Black Family Reunion cookbook. While growing up, my grandmother, rhoda Weekes, was known among family and friends as the master of black-eyed peas and rice. You may think I'm exaggerating, but I can remember folks coming from throughout the tri-state area if they heard Mother was "cookin' up a pot." I'd watch her throw a bit of this and a dash of that into the kettle. It still warms my spirit to remember her creating her magical dish, while I kept her company in her big, beautiful kitchen. I'm no longer a meat-eater, so the following is my vegetarian version of Rhoda Weekes' black-eyed peas and rice.-Susan L. Taylor, Editor-in-Chief, Essence Magazine

Provided by mightyro_cooking4u

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
4 cups water
3 bouillon cubes, vegetable, small
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cilantro, minced
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 onion, large, chopped
2 scallions, medium, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme leaves, dried
1 tomatoes, large, chopped
1 cup rice, long-grain, uncooked

Steps:

  • Combine peas and water in large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add bouillon and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Stir in oil, cilantro, parsely, salt If using) and pepper. Cover. Simmer 15 minutes.
  • Stir in onion, scallions, thyme and tomato. Cover. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until peas are almost soft.
  • Stir in rice. Cover. Cook until rice and peas are tender. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.4, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 431.8, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 4.9

Pauline Lambert
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This dish was a complete disaster. The rice was mushy and the black-eyed peas were hard.


Danny Washington
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This dish was a little bland for me. I think I'll add more spices next time.


daquan AFP
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This dish was a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it.


Naomi Swanepoel
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I'm not a big fan of black-eyed peas, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were great.


Sherif Fahmy
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This is a delicious and healthy dish. I love that it's packed with protein and fiber.


Happy Peculiar
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.


Tracey Cronberger
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


syed umair
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This dish is so easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Hemben Jeremiah
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I love the addition of the spices in this dish. It really gives it a lot of flavor.


salam radhi
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have leftover rice in my fridge, so this is a great way to use it up.


abid Jaan
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The black-eyed peas were so flavorful and the rice was perfectly cooked.


Jucrecia Johnson
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that it's so versatile - you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Abishek Chy
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were so well-balanced and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Omar Yasser Elmekawey
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These black-eyed peas and rice are a delicious and easy meal. I love that it's a one-pot dish, which makes cleanup a breeze. I also appreciate that it's a vegetarian dish, so I can feel good about eating it.