Black-eyed Pea and Rice Dressing

Peas, Black-Eyed Dry by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

Makes an excellent stuffing for chicken or can be served as a side dish.

• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry black-eyed peas
• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• ¼ cup oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• ½ cup celery, chopped fine
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups cooked rice

Directions

1. Cook beans in water until tender, about 50 minutes.
2. Drain and discard water.
3. Add remaining ingredients, except cooked rice, and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add cooked rice, and simmer 10 more minutes.