Main dishes

Pickled Black-Eyed Peas

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Canned black-eyed peas, onion, bell peppers and garlic are marinated in Italian dressing and served over lettuce for a zesty vegetable side dish.

time

prep:

20 min

total:

3 hr 20 min

servings

total:

8 servings

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What You Need

cans (16 oz. each) black-eyed peas, drained, rinsed

small onion, chopped

1/4

cup each chopped red, dark purple and green peppers

Tbsp. minced garlic

1/2

cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

head Boston lettuce, separated into 8 leaves

Make It

COMBINE peas, onions, peppers and garlic in medium bowl.

ADD dressing; mix lightly.

REFRIGERATE 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve on lettuce-covered plates.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Substitute 2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans for the peas.

To Double

If serving at a potluck dinner or as part of a buffet, prepare as directed doubling all ingredients. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl or on a lettuce-covered platter. Makes 16 servings.

servings

total:
8 servings

healthy living information

Good source of fiber

Good source of vitamin A or C

carb choices

carb choices:
1

diet exchange

1 Starch + 1 Fat

nutrition bonus

Try this variation of a taste from the South. As a bonus, the black-eyed peas provide fiber, the lettuce contains vitamin A and the peppers team up to provide an excellent source of vitamin C!