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Spicy Rice with Black-Eyed Peas
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Beany Bonus
Legumes, dried beans and peas, are a source of the mineral magnesium, which helps send signals to the muscles via the nervous system. Muscles help bones move so you can do many things.
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Spicy Rice with Black-Eyed Peas

Mix up the colorful bell peppers. Try red, yellow, orange or green peppers, or use a combo. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:25 min
makes:4 servings

3/4cup uncooked instant rice
1large green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4teaspoon salt
1/8teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1clove garlic, finely chopped
1can (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1can (15 to 16 oz) black-eyed peas, drained
1.In 10-inch skillet, heat all ingredients to boiling, breaking up tomatoes and stirring frequently; reduce heat.
2.Cover; simmer about 10 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 240 (Calories from Fat 10); Total Fat 1g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 670mg; Total Carbohydrate 49g (Dietary Fiber 6g, Sugars 8g); Protein 10g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 35%; Calcium 8%; Iron 25% Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable Carbohydrate Choices: 3 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
MyPyramid Servings 2 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 1 1/2 c Vegetables, 1 oz-equivalents Grains

 
 
 
1 Review

 

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this was my first experiment with black-eyed peas and it was delicious! i added tofu to it and made it a main dish instead of a side dish. i even ate the leftovers cold the next day and it still tasted really good :)
Posted at 10:13 AM on November 8 2007 by , East Meadow NY