Black Eyed Pea Quesadillas Food

BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Drain the peas, discarding the water, and set them aside. In a large skillet over medium heat, put the butter onion and shallot. When the butter is melted, increase the heat and add the peas. Mix with a wooden spoon, cover and cook about 8 minutes. Pour the contents of the skillet into a large pot, adding enough water to cover the peas. Bring to a boil, and add green bell pepper, salt and black pepper. Lower the heat to medium, and cook 50 to 60 minutes, or until peas are tender.

MAMA'S BLACK-EYED PEA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown the ground beef in large skillet. Drain the excess grease and the add onion, garlic, jalapeno and Essence. Cook the mixture for 3 to 5 minutes or until the onion has softened. Add the peas, tomatoes, mushroom soup, chicken soup and enchilada sauce. Add a few dashes of hot sauce. Simmer until warm, about 10 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Tear the tortillas into large pieces. Grease the bottom of a large casserole dish with butter and then line the bottom with the torn tortilla pieces. Spoon on the ground beef mixture into a thin layer and then add a layer of cheese. Add another layer of tortillas and repeat with the beef mixture, finishing with a layer of cheese on top. Cover the casserole dish with foil to prevent the cheese from burning and place in the oven. Cook for 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven, cut slices approximately 2 by 2 inches and serve. Garnish with chopped green onion.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

BLACK EYED PEA QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Microwave the black eyed peas alone, to get some of the juices out: around 30 seconds.
• Using a slotted spoon, ladle the peas onto the tortilla.
• Sprinkle on the spices, cheese, onion, summer sausage chunks. You can use any spice combo you like, as well as any additional veggies or meat. The ingredients are just what I used.
• Keeping tortilla flat, microwave on high for 1 minute.
• Fold the tortilla over and eat with knife and fork. Fold up for a burrito if your peas aren't too juicy.

SPICY VEGETARIAN BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Either presoak beans overnight, or, boil beans for 2 minutes and then remove from heat, cover and let set for 1 hour.
• Combine garlic, onions and bell pepper in a skillet.
• Cook over low heat, with a little water to prevent from scorching.
• Cook until onion is translucent.
• Add the cooked onion mix and all remaining ingredients to the black eyed-peas and bring to a boil.
• Cover and reduce heat to low.
• Cook for 1 1/2- 2 hours, or until peas are soft.

BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH GARLIC AND KALE

Steps:

• Pull the kale leaves from the tough stems.
• Discard the stems and tear or chop the leaves into small (1 inch pieces).
• In a large pot, boil about 2 inches of water, then add the kale.
• Cover and cook until the leaves are tender, stirring occasionally (about 15-20 minutes).
• Drain (reserve the stock for soup, if desired).
• In a large skillet, combine the oil and onion.
• Saute until onion is clear.
• Add the garlic.
• Cook the onion and garlic over low heat, stirring, about 2 minutes.
• Add the black-eyed peas and red pepper and cook until blended, stirring (about 3 minutes).
• Add the kale and stir to blend over low heat.
• Add the vinegar just before serving.

BLACK-EYED PEA CAKES

Steps:

• Saute the purple onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper in butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until tender. Remove from heat; set aside, and let it cool slightly.
• Mash the black-eyed peas in a large bowl. Add the onions, red bell pepper, and jalapeno to the black-eyed peas. Add the breadcrumbs, egg yolks, cilantro, garlic, cumin, mustard, oregano, thyme, and salt. Stir well. Shape the mixture into 12 2-1/2 inch patties. Dredge the patties in cornmeal.
• Fry half of the patties in 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side (depending on the heat of your stove), or until lightly browned. Transfer to a serving plate; set aside, and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining patties and other 2 tbsp oil.
• Top each patty with 1 tbsp sour cream; sprinkle with green onions. Serve with salsa.