Low Fat Spicy Rice With Black-eyed Peas Recipe

Ingredients

1 package frozen (10 ounces)

black-eyed peas*

3/4 cup uncooked instant rice

1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium)

1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh or

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

-- (cayenne)

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 can whole tomatoes (16 ounces)

undrained

*Substitute

1 can black-eyed peas (16 ounces)

drained. Do not precook.

Method

Cook peas as directed on package, using 10-inch nonstick skillet; drain.

Stir in remaining ingredients; break up tomatoes.

Heat to boiling; reduce heat.

Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed.

4 SERVINGS (ABOUT 1-1/4 CUPS EACH).

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