Jazzy Skinny Beans - Black Eye Peas W/ Sweet Corn

Name: Jazzy Skinny Beans - Black Eye Peas W/ Sweet Corn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups dry uncooked black-eyed peas (or 6 15oz small cans cooked); 5 cups water; 1 -1 ½ cup frozen sweet corn (yellow); tomato sauce (I use Hunt's Unsalted); 1 large onion (I use yellow onion); 1 large red bell pepper; 3 medium ripe tomatoes (Optional or can use in place of the tomato sauce); ¼ cup vegetable oil; ¼ tablespoon ground cayenne pepper (or 2 habanero peppers); 2 teaspoons salt; all purpose seasoning

Servings: persons

3 cups dry uncooked black-eyed peas (or 6 15oz small cans cooked)
5 cups water
1 -1 ½ cup frozen sweet corn (yellow)
tomato sauce (I use Hunt's Unsalted)
1 large onion (I use yellow onion)
1 large red bell pepper
3 medium ripe tomatoes (Optional or can use in place of the tomato sauce)
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ tablespoon ground cayenne pepper (or 2 habanero peppers)
2 teaspoons salt
all purpose seasoning

1
Boil water in a pot.
2
Rinse and add the beans.
3
Add half of the onion (chopped or sliced).
4
Cook on medium heat for 20 minutes or until barely tender.
5
NOTE: always have about 2 inches of water covering the beans while cooking.
6
Do not fill up to the top of the pot to avoid overflowing.
7
In a blender, add the other half of the onion, the bell pepper, can of tomato sauce or tomatoes.
8
Blend until slightly smooth (add the habanero too if using that).
9
Add the vegetable oil and the contents of the blender into the pot along with the beans.
10
If adding meat, you may add it now.
11
Cook for another 15 minutes stirring occasionally as needed.
12
Feel free to add more water as needed.
13
The mixture should be thick but not dry (adjust to your own tastes).
14
Season to your taste with some salt and seasoning.
15
Add the cayenne powder and corn to the pot.
16
Let simmer on low heat for another 15 minutes or until tender.
17
Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.
18
We eat this for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

329

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups dry uncooked black-eyed peas (or 6 15oz small cans cooked), 5 cups water, 1 -1 ½ cup frozen sweet corn (yellow), tomato sauce (I use Hunt's Unsalted), and more.

Yes, Jazzy Skinny Beans - Black Eye Peas W/ Sweet Corn falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!