Ingredients
Black Eyed Peas:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small medium onion chopped
1 clove garlic chopped
2 15 oz cans of black eyed peas
1 15 oz can of diced tomatoes
3 tsp cajun seasoning (more if you like spicer foods)
Cajun Seasoning:
4 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons mustard powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin powder
Combine all seasoning ingredients in spice grinder or use a mortar and pestle. Use 3 tsp for black eyed peas. Store remaining spice mix in a tightly sealed jar. Makes 2 oz.
Fresh Cilantro leaves
Preparation
Heat oil in a Dutch oven. Add onion and garlic, saute till soft. Add black eyed peas, tomatoes and cajun seasonings. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes over medium-low heat stirring occasionally. Garnish with cilantro.
