• Dirty Rice and Blackeye Peas
Dirty Rice and Blackeye Peas
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Dirty Rice and Blackeye Peas

​The sausage in this dish also makes a lean and healthy option for breakfast.

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 2½ cups fat free, low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1¾ cups long grain rice
  • 2 cups frozen blackeye peas
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • ½ cup finely chopped bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Soulful Seasoning
  • 6 ounces (about 2 patties) Turkey Apple Sausage
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • ½ tablespoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  1. In a large skillet, combine vegetable broth and bay leaves; bring to a boil.
  2. Add rice and blackeye peas to broth and cover.
  3. Reduce heat to simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 18 to 20 minutes.
  4. Remove bay leaves and place cooked rice and blackeye peas in a large bowl.
  5. Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, Soulful Seasoning, Turkey Apple Sausage, garlic, parsley, and oregano.
  6. Sauté until sausage is thoroughly cooked, about 5 minutes.
  7. Combine with rice and blackeye pea mixture. Serve while hot.

Makes 9 servings - 1 cup per serving.​

​Calories: 207
Total Fat: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 8 mg
Sodium: 85 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 40 g
Dietary Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 8 g