Cajunstylegritswithblackeyedpeassalsa Recipes

CAJUN SPICED CHEESY GRITS

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk, water, Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper and garlic powder to boiling. Gradually add grits, stirring constantly. Reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
• Add cheeses to grits mixture; stir until cheese is melted. Serve warm. Garnish with onions.

BLACKEYED PEAS AND CAJUN SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Pick (remove any bad peas) and wash peas.
• Combine in sauce pan with sausage, water, seasons, onions and pepper. Cover and simmer over low flame for 1 and 1 1/2 hour or until tender.
• Add water if needed.
• You want to have enough water to make thick gravy.
• Add green onions (scallions) and serve over rice.

CAJUN STYLE GRITS WITH BLACK-EYED PEAS SALSA

Steps:

• Combine water, jalapeno chili, cumin and salt in medium saucepan; heat to boiling.
• Gradually stir in grits. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 7-8 minutes.
• Stir in cheese and Blackeyes.
• Spoon grits onto plates, then spoon Blackeye Salsa over grits.

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Steps:

• Stir everything together in a bowl until smooth.
• Refrigerate until you're ready to serve with fries.

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CAJUN BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Sort peas and rinse with cold water. Place in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until softened. Drain and rinse peas, discarding liquid., Return peas to the pan; add the water, onion, bouillon and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until peas are tender.

BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH CARROTS AND CASERTA

Steps:

• Place black-eyed peas in a large pot and cover with 6 cups water. Bring to a boil. Add lemon slices and sugar; simmer until black-eyed peas start to soften, about 30 minutes. Drain and rinse.
• Return black-eyed peas to the pot. Cover with 1 inch water. Bring to a boil. Simmer until almost tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Add zucchini, carrots, and salt. Simmer until black-eyed peas and carrots are soft, 20 to 50 minutes.
• Garnish black-eyed peas with tomatoes, onion, olive oil, lemon juice, and capers.

SOUTHERN-STYLE BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Soak black-eyed peas in a bowl of water for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
• Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add smoked ham hocks and water. Bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour.
• Drain peas and add to the pot along with seasoned salt, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, red pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour. Uncover the pot and cook until beans are tender, about 30 minutes more. Remove bay leaves and ham hocks before serving.