Cajun Black-eyed Peas and Rice

• 1 pkg. Picksweet Black-eyed Peas (frozen food)
• ¼ cup Chopped Onions (frozen food section)
• ½ cup long-grain rice, uncooked
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 cups water
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• ½ tsp sugar

[Note – add cooked and drained smoked sausage for a hearty entrée]

1. Pour frozen peas and onions in a saucepan and cover with water.
2. Boil for 3 minutes, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
3. Drain off most liquid, but reserve.
4. In a saucepan, combine all remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Add cooked peas/onion mixture. Mix well.  Add some of drained pea liquid if mixture is too dry.
7. Mix well and serve.

Serves 6