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Saucy Black Eyed Peas

Prep Time10 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time40 mins

Black-eyed peas are a great source for protein and fiber. (Plus folate, copper, thiamine and iron).
Ok, logistics out of the way…now on to a very simple recipe!
The recipe calls for cooked black-eyed peas- if your using dried; soak 2 cups of beans overnight in about 8 cups of water.
Rinse and drain. Cook in pressure cooker (instant pot) with 4 cups of water for 30 minutes.
Recipe prep doesn’t include cooking beans….
This recipe will serve about 4 as a side.

 4 cups Cooked black eyed peasAny beans would work as a substitute
 1 Celery stalk, diced
 ½ cup White onion, diced
 1 Carrot, diced (optional)About 1/4 cup
 ¼ cup BBQ sauce
 1 tsp Mustard
 ½ cup Water, or brothMore can be use
 ½ cup Green bell pepper, diced
 3 tbsp Bacon fat, or canola oil or olive oliveBacon fat: cook about 4 pieces in oven or in skillet and pour oil off into separate container. Bacon can be crumbled on top of beans.
1

Heat bacon fat/oil in a medium pan or large skillet.

2

Sauté celery, onions and carrots (if using). Cook until onions are translucent.

3

Add beans, along with bbq sauce, mustard and water. Allow to simmer together for about 15 minutes. Throughly heating.
Add green peppers. Stir together.

4

Serve alongside your favorite brat, hotdog or even roasted chicken.

Enjoy!

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