Black-eyed Peas And Red Beans

Recipe By:
Katrina
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  • Total Time 135 min Ico-add
  • Yield 6 Servings
  • Level Medium

A sidedish made of black eyed pea's and red bean.
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dry red beans
  • 1/2 cup dry black-eyed peas
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 slices bacon
  • 1 cup chopped red, yellow, and/or green sweet pepper
  • 1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • Dash ground black pepper
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Directions

  1. 1. Rinse red beans. In a large saucepan combine red beans and 3 cups water. Bring to boiling, reduce heat, Simmer for 2 minutes.
  2. 2. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour, (Or, place beans in water in a large saucepan. Cover and let soak in a cool place for 6 to 8 hours or overnight.)
  3. 3. Drain and rinse red beans. Return beans to pan.
  4. 4. Add black-eyed peas, bay leaf, salt, and 3 cups fresh water, Bring to boiling, reduce heat, Cover and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes or till beans and peas are tender.
  5. 5. Drain, discard bay leaf.
  6. 6. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook bacon till crisp.
  7. 7. Drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
  8. 8. Crumble cooked bacon, set aside.
  9. 9. Add sweet pepper, onion, garlic, thyme, red pepper, and black pepper to skillet. Cook and stir till vegetables are tender.
  10. 10. Stir in red beans, black-eyed peas, and bacon; heat through. Makes about 4 cups (3 main-dish or 6 side-dish servings).