Peas and Grits

These down-home Bahamian style peas and grits are traditionally served with fried fish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 524 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cups water
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
• ½ green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• ½ cup canned tomato sauce
• 1 (14 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
• 2 ½ cups old-fashioned grits

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and thyme; cook and stir until tender and starting to brown. Mix in the tomato paste and tomato sauce and reduce heat to low. Season with seasoned salt, salt and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes, then stir in the black-eyed peas and simmer for a few minutes more. Pour in the water and bring to a boil.

Step 2

When the mixture boils, stir in the grits and return to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 20 to 30 minutes.