Ingredients

  • 1 (16-ounce) package dried black-eyed peas
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
  • 1 (3-ounce) package pepperoni slices, diced
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can Mexican stewed tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup uncooked quick rice

Method

  • Place peas in a 5-quart slow cooker. Cover with water 2 inches above peas; let stand 8 hours. Drain.
  • Combine peas and next 8 ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook at LOW 8 hours. Stir in tomatoes and rice; cook, covered, 30 minutes.