This traditional Southern dish is served on New Year’s Day for good luck throughout the year
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
90 minREADY
2 hrsIngredients
Directions
Spray medium saucepan with nonstick cooking spray.
Add sausage, if using; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes, until lightly browned.
Add onion and celery; cook, stirring until onion is golden.
Add garlic; cook, stirring, 1 minute more.
Add broth, black-eyed peas, bay leaf and 2 cups water; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour, until peas are soft but not mushy.
Add rice, thyme and pepper; cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes until rice is just tender.
Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes, covered.
Sprinkle with scallions and parsley and serve.
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