Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
  • 12 cup yellow onion
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 12 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 12 cups water
  • 2 cups texmati and wild rice
  • 14 12 ounces Italian tomatoes, diced
  • 1 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup sugar snap pea, fresh
  • pepper, to taste
  • fat-free cheddar cheese, grated or soy cheese

Method

  • Soak the peas or quick soak.
  • Cook the black eyed peas to the rice, NOT including the rice which is the second step for approx one hour.
  • Adjust the water if needed to keep the peas covered.
  • Drain, remove the bay leaf.
  • Set aside.
  • Cook the rice according to package directions.
  • Then combine the peas with them and mix gently.
  • add the rest of the ingredients except the cheese.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Simmer for until the peas are done or cook them first and add and then simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve hot with cheese on top.
  • Note: If you eat meat add a bit of pork or ham.