Creole Black-Eyed Peas and Rice

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

An easy spicy dish. Adjust the spices to your needs - less Creole Seasoning if you like it mild, add chili powder or cayenne pepper for more kick! This is also good with salsa on top. You can substitute 1/2 pound dried black-eyed peas, cooked for the canned black-eyed peas if you wish.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Creole Black-Eyed Peas and Rice

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef

2 small onions

chopped

1 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 cup long grain white rice

2 cups water

1 tablespoon Creole seasoning

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon garlic powder

2 (15.5 ounce) cans black-eyed peas

drained

Mexican Rice Pilaf

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Crumble the ground beef into a deep skillet or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and green pepper. Cook and stir until beef is evenly browned. Drain the grease.

Step 2

Add the rice and water to the pan and season with Creole seasoning pepper and garlic powder. Bring to a boil then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes until the water is absorbed. About halfway through cooking the rice stir in the black-eyed peas.

Nutritional Information

Creole Black-Eyed Peas and Rice

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 387.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.1g 48%

Carbohydrates: 48.7g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 6.2g 25%

Sugars: 1.7g

Fat: 10.4g 16%

Saturated Fat: 3.9g 20%

Cholesterol: 49.6mg 17%

Vitamin A Iu: 112.2IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.4mg 73%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 23%

Vitamin C: 25.7mg 43%

Folate: 157.2mcg 39%

Calcium: 55.2mg 6%

Iron: 4.3mg 24%

Magnesium: 66.6mg 24%

Potassium: 561.6mg 16%

Sodium: 720.7mg 29%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 35%

Calories From Fat: 93.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.