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By Annessa Brady

Tex Mex Black Eyed Pea Casserole

Name: Tex Mex Black Eyed Pea Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American, TexMex
Ingredients: 1½ cups dried black eyed peas, (rinsed); 5 slices (or more!) bacon, (cooked & crumbled ); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 medium (1 cup) chopped onion; 2 medium garlic cloves, (minced); 1½ cups rice ((one that can cook in 20 minutes)); 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; One 10-ounce can Rotel tomatoes with green chiles; 3 cups fresh spinach, (cut into strips); 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese, (divided); chopped cilantro, avocado & sour cream, (for serving (optional)); chopped cilantro, avocado & sour cream, (for serving (optional)); chopped cilantro, avocado & sour cream, (for serving (optional))

4 steps

Prep:30minCook:1h

A very popular black eyed pea recipe to serve on New Year's Day for good luck!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:00:53 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories588.4 kcal (29%)

Total Fat30 g (43%)

Carbs58.6 g (23%)

Sugars4.7 g (5%)

Protein20.9 g (42%)

Sodium1273.6 mg (64%)

Fiber5.7 g (20%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Bring a medium pot of water to boil. Add the dried peas and boil for 30 minutes, or until tender (as tender as a canned bean would be). You don't want them to have much of a bite to them, but you don't want them mushy either. Drain the beans when you've got them where you want them.

Step 2

In a deep medium skillet, heat the olive oil at medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, then rice, broth, cumin, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and cook for about 20 minutes (just until the rice has *almost* absorbed all of the liquid). Time will vary depending on the type of rice you choose to use.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Scrape the rice into a large bowl. Add the peas, tomatoes, spinach, 1 cup of the cheese and bacon. Stir it all together and then scoop it into a 9x12-inch (or similarly sized) casserole dish. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake for an additional 10 minutes, just until the cheese is melted.

Step 4

Serve in bowls topped with sour cream, fresh cilantro and sliced avocado (if desired).

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