Description

Details
Camelia Brand Blackeye Peas are medium-sized, beige beans with black markings and a distinctive, delicate flavor. These members of the field pea family are very popular in American Southern and soul food dishes and are also widely consumed in India, Africa, Europe, Asia, and South America.

Ingredients
Blackeye Beans.

Directions
1 lb. Camellia Blackeye Peas. 6-8 cups water. 1 large onion, chopped. 1 clove of garlic, chopped. 2 tbsp. cooking oil. 1/2 tsp. thyme. 1 pinch sage (optional). Salt and pepper to taste. Cajun seasoning to taste. Rinse and sort peas. In a large pot, add peas and water, bring to a boil for 10 minutes, reduce heat, cover and simmer about 1 hour. In a separate skillet, saute onion and garlic in cooking oil. Add to the peas with thyme, sage, salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning to taste. Cook another 1/2 hour or until tender. Serves 6-8.

Warnings
Dried beans and peas are naturally grown raw agricultural products. Although they have been mechanically cleaned before packaging, some foreign material may be present. Wash and carefully sort before cooking.