How to Make Dirty Rice with Black-Eyed Peas - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and flavorful dish that's not only easy to make but also packed with protein and fiber, then look no further than Dirty Rice with Black-Eyed Peas. This classic Southern dish is a celebration of flavor, featuring a combination of savory ingredients that come together to create a hearty and satisfying meal. Whether you're a fan of traditional Southern cuisine or just looking to spice up your weeknight dinner routine, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound turkey Italian sausages, casings removed
  • 1 pound turkey kielbasa, sliced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans no-salt-added black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves, or more to taste
  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir turkey Italian sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Heat the same pan over medium-high heat and brown kielbasa slices, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to the same bowl with Italian sausage.
  • Heat the drippings over medium-high heat in the same pan. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper; saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and continue to saute until onion is tender, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Transfer sausages and vegetable mixture to a large pot. Add water, black-eyed peas, bouillon, cayenne, chili powder, oregano, basil, pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Add rice and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until rice is tender, about 25 minutes. Stir in green onions.
  • Nutrition

    470 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 1435mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 102mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 700mg