Best Cajun Style Grits With Black Eyed Peas Salsa Recipes

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CAJUN STYLE GRITS WITH BLACK-EYED PEAS SALSA



Cajun Style Grits With Black-Eyed Peas Salsa image

This is especially for our Vegetarian Zaarites, but anyone would love this. I will have to post the Blackeye salsa separately, so that is what it is called. Look for it. You will LOVE this. This is not an original recipe.

Provided by personalchef

Categories     Cajun

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups water
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno chile
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup quick-cooking grits
1 cup packaged Mexican blend cheese
3/4 cup black-eyed peas or 3/4 cup cooked dry-packaged black-eyed peas, rinsed, drained, coarsely chopped
blackeye salsa (recipe posted separately.)

Steps:

  • Combine water, jalapeno chili, cumin and salt in medium saucepan; heat to boiling.
  • Gradually stir in grits. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 7-8 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese and Blackeyes.
  • Spoon grits onto plates, then spoon Blackeye Salsa over grits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.7, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 34.6, Sodium 801.5, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 11.6

CAJUN BLACK-EYED PEAS



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Try this recipe out for loads of luck on New Years Day. Add a splash of hot pepper sauce for a little bit more kick. -Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) dried black-eyed peas
5 cups water
1 green onion, chopped
3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Sort peas and rinse with cold water. Place in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until softened. Drain and rinse peas, discarding liquid., Return peas to the pan; add the water, onion, bouillon and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until peas are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 459mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLACK-EYED PEAS SALSA



Black-Eyed Peas Salsa image

This goes with the Cajun Style Grits with Blackeye salsa recipe. This salsa was so good that we are sure that it would be just wonderful with tortilla chips.

Provided by personalchef

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup black-eyed peas, canned rinsed, drained, coarsely chopped or 3/4 cup cooked dry-packaged black-eyed peas, rinsed, drained, coarsely chopped
2 cups chopped tomatoes
3 tablespoons chopped onions
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno chile
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients. Let stand 20-30 minutes before serving.
  • Makes about 2 1/2 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.4, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 430.5, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.8, Protein 3.1

BLACKEYED PEAS AND CAJUN SAUSAGE



Blackeyed Peas and Cajun Sausage image

Beans and sausage, what could be more Cajun than this? It's hearty and yummy. 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.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Pork

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb dried black-eyed peas
1 lb andouille sausage (cut bite size or use what you have)
4 cups water to cover peas
1 medium onion, chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
salt
3 -4 chopped scallions (green onion)

Steps:

  • Pick (remove any bad peas) and wash peas.
  • Combine in sauce pan with sausage, water, seasons, onions and pepper. Cover and simmer over low flame for 1 and 1 1/2 hour or until tender.
  • Add water if needed.
  • You want to have enough water to make thick gravy.
  • Add green onions (scallions) and serve over rice.

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