Cajun Delight for under $10.00

We're talking cheap and spicy here! My cajun blackeyed peas and rice are sure to please.

Cajun Delight

1 tbls oil (I use Olive)
1/2 Onion - chopped
1/2 green pepper - chopped
2-3 Cloves Garlic - minced
1 Celery stalk - chopped (optional)
1 14oz Can Tomatoes - chopped
1/4 tsp Red Pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
4-5 dashes of Hot Sauce (optional)
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 8oz Can Tomato Sauce
2 14oz Cans Blackeyed Peas - rinsed and drained (any brand)

Saute the first 5 ingredients for about 5 minutes then add the tomatoes with juice. Add seasonings, tomato sauce and blackeyed peas. Stir and let simmer for 10-15 minutes (uncovered).

Cook a cup or two of long grain white rice according to package directions.

Serve rice with blackeyed pea mixture over the top. It kicks cajun butt!

Note: For extra heartiness add 2-3 sliced hotlinks into the pea mixture while cooking but otherwise this is a great vegetarian meal.

Serve with a green salad on the side.

Happy cheap eats!
Stacey