Aunt Janices Spicy Brown Rice And Blackeyed Pea Salad Recipes

BLACK-EYED PEA/RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Put the peas in a sauce pan with 3 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt.
• Bring to boil and cook 4 minutes.
• Remove from the heat, cover and let sit for 1 hour.
• Drain, then return to the saucepan with 1 cup fresh water.
• Bring to a simmer and cook, partially covered, until al dente, about 10 minutes.
• Let cool in liquid.
• Meanwhile, put the rice in another saucepan with 1 1/2 cups water and the garlic.
• Bring to a simmer, cover and cook 16 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and let cool, then fluff with fork.
• Dressing:.
• Whisk the mustard, vinegar, olive oil, honey, cilantro, 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp of pepper in a nonreactive bowl.
• Adjust the seasoning to suit your tastes.
• Drain the peas and toss with the rice in a large bowl.
• Add onion, bell pepper and olives, then add the dressing and toss. Refrigerate until read to serve.

SPICY RICE AND BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, heat all ingredients to boiling, breaking up tomatoes and stirring frequently; reduce heat.
• Cover; simmer about 10 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed.

SPICY BLACK-EYED PEAS AND RICE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together ina large skillet.
• Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
• Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through.
• This is a versatile recipe. Feel free to use different seasonings or beans if these don't strike your fancy.

BROWN RICE SALAD WITH BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, combine the rice, black-eyed peas, onion, celery, pecans, and parsley; set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, thyme, salt, and cayenne.
• Mix well, then pour the dressing over the salad; toss to combine and serve.

AUNT JANICE'S SPICY BROWN RICE AND BLACKEYED PEA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Combine peas, onion, ham and garlic in a skillet and cook, covered over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes until onions are tender. Leave covered to keep warm. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and peppers. Add the oil in a stream and keep whisking until the dressing emulsifies. 3. Combine the pea mixture with the dressing. Stir in the lemon juice, scallions, & salt and pepper. Allow to marinate at least one hour, stirring occasionally. 4. Cook 1 1/2 cups of brown rice according to package directions. Spoon pea mixture over rice. (Or, hollow a middle area in a shallow bowl of rice to put the pea mixture).