Basic Black Eyed Pea Salsa Recipes

BLACK-EYED PEA SALSA / RELISH

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl (because this makes a lot!), combine oil, vinegar, mustard, sugar, celery seed, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
• 2. Add celery, green onions, bell pepper, cucumber, jalapeno, and cilantro. Mix into dressing until well covered.
• 3. Add the corn and peas (make sure the cans are drained and rinsed). Mix well.
• 4. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour, but it tastes better if you let it sit a little longer.
• I will use this as a topping for grilled chicken, or you can eat it like a dip (by serving it with corn-chips). I've even added twisty pasta to it and made it into a pasta salad. Enjoy!

BLACK EYED PEA SALSA

Steps:

• Mix together dressing ingredients. Set aside.Combine all vegetables (except cilantro) with black eyed peas. Pour dressing over the top and gently stir together. Add cilantro and stir gently.Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour. Serve with tortilla chips.

BLACK EYED PEA SALSA

Steps:

• Chop all the vegatables.
• Add the rest of ingredients to a bowl, deep enough to mix the ingredients together.
• If served cold, refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
• If served warm, heat up in the microwave or on the stove-top.

BLACK BEAN & BLACK-EYED PEA SALSA

Steps:

• Drain peas, beans and corn.
• Place into large bowl.
• Add chopped onions, peppers, cilantro and tomatoes.
• Mix dressing ingredients separately.
• Pour over salsa and toss to combine.
• Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve with chips (the baked scooping chips are great and help with your resolution to eat healthy in the New Year).

TRADITIONAL BASIC BLACK EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Rinse peas and pick over for bad or discolored peas and small stones; transfer to a medium saucepan.
• Cover with water and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to a simmer and continue cooking for 5 minutes; set aside.
• Put the meat in a large stock pot and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until fat is rendered.
• Add the onion, diced carrot, and garlic. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• Add peas and enough water to cover by 2 inches.
• Add pepper flakes, black pepper, thyme, and oregano.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer, covered, for about 1 hour.
• Uncover and cook for 30 to 45 minutes longer, or until peas are tender.
• Add more water as needed to keep them moist. When the peas are tender stir in the salt and Tabasco, if using.
• Serve with hot baked cornbread and a tossed salad.