Country Jambalaya with Black Eye Peas

Course: Entrees
Pulse Type: Dry Peas
Specialty Diet: Gluten Free
Occasion: Healthy Comfort Foods
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 5
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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper green; diced
  • 1 bell pepper red; diced
  • 1 lb sausage sliced
  • 1 lb chicken breasts boneless, skinless (or thighs); cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 8 oz ham diced
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp pepper black
  • 2 15 oz cans tomatoes diced
  • 2 15 oz cans black eyed peas
  • 1 (4-6 oz) can green chilies
  • 1 8 oz can tomato paste
  • 2 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1 cup rice, white uncooked (optional)
  • green onions optional for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add oil to a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, peppers, and sauté for 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in sausage, chicken, and ham.
  4. Add chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne, black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Add diced tomatoes, black-eyed peas, green chilies, tomato paste, and chicken broth.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 25–30 minutes.
  7. Stir in rice and top with green onions to serve.