Peas and Grits Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Peas and Grits Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 small onion

chopped

½ green bell pepper

seeded and chopped

1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

2 tablespoons tomato paste

½ cup canned tomato sauce

½ teaspoon seasoned salt

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (14 ounce) can black-eyed peas

drained

4 cups water

2 ½ cups old-fashioned grits

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion bell pepper and thyme; cook and stir until tender and starting to brown. Mix in the tomato paste and tomato sauce and reduce heat to low. Season with seasoned salt salt and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes then stir in the black-eyed peas and simmer for a few minutes more. Pour in the water and bring to a boil.

Step 2

When the mixture boils stir in the grits and return to a boil then cover reduce heat to low and cook for 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Peas and Grits Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 523.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.4g 29%

Carbohydrates: 97g 31%

Dietary Fiber: 6.3g 25%

Sugars: 3.9g

Fat: 8.7g 13%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 339.2IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 8mg 61%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 20.3mg 34%

Folate: 259.7mcg 65%

Calcium: 45.9mg 5%

Iron: 5.5mg 31%

Magnesium: 69mg 25%

Potassium: 548.7mg 15%

Sodium: 1226mg 49%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 75%

Calories From Fat: 78.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.