Red peas

Thanks to the culinary traditions kept alive by this unique culture, you too can make recipes inspired by this authentic cuisine.

Sea Island Red Peas are from the Carolinas and are an heirloom variety of simple cow peas or black-eyed peas, a Low Country staple.

Jamaican Red Peas Soup is a classic Jamaican soup that's bursting with a mix of Caribbean herbs, spices and flavour! It's made with red kidney beans and beef to make the most delicious base for the soup and loaded with dumplings, carrots, and hearty ground provision, such as yams and potatoes. This dish can easily be prepared with just vegetables making it a great vegetarian or vegan dish as well!

Ingredients List 4 cups Vegetable Stock (you can replace some or all or this with an equal amount of rough chopped tomatoes) 1 cup Marsh Hen Mill Sea Island Red Peas 1/2 Cup rough chopped tomatoes 2 ounces bacon, cut into 1/4-inch strips 1 small garlic clove Combine all the ingredients except the salt in the pressure 2

Refried Sea Island Red Peas - Southern Pea and Bean Recipes | Anson Mills - Artisan Mill Goods

SLOW-COOKED SEA ISLAND RED PEAS | Red pea gravy with rice grits. A nice balance between lush, silky broth—or “gravy”—and tender whole peas. (Anson Mills - Artisan Mill Goods)

Black-Eyed Peas stewed beans - here is a variation on this rustic yet flavorful use of these beans- known as Red Red. Red Red is a simple tomato stew that is enjoyed widely through out Ghana. More African food, healthy recipes, stew, soup, beans at immaculatebites.

A classic New Year’s staple in the Lowcountry is Hoppin’ Johns, especially the version with Red Field Peas. I love the rich color of this dish and it is a staple in any Gullah home…

Who says winter foods aren’t colorful? This gorgeous salad is vibrant enough to brighten up any dreary day.

Sea Island red peas are a particular brand of heirloom legumes, but if you cannot get them, you can easily use black-eyed peas instead.