*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                 Spicy Black-Eyed Peas (Great Cajun Dish)

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Cajun
                Pulses And Grains                Rice

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  15      Oz. Can       Blackeyed Peas
   1      Tablespoon    Vegetable Oil
   1      Large         Onion -- chopped
   3      Cloves        Garlic
   1      Tablespoon    Green Pepper -- minced
     1/4  Teaspoon      Cumin
     1/2  Teaspoon      Tumeric
     1/4  Teaspoon      Cayenne Pepper
   1      Cup           Tomato Juice -- * see note
   2      Tablespoons   Lemon Juice

* We used diced tomatoes.

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet and fry onion until golden.
Add garlic, green pepper, tumeric, and cayenne pepper and fry
for 2-3 minutes. Add tomato juice (or tomatoes) and cumin and
cook for 5 minutes. Next add black-eyed peas and a little water
if needed. Let it simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in lemon juice.
Serve over rice or cous cous.

(Taken from my friend Lori Nitzsche)

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