Vegetarian Southwest One Pot Dinner

Description
A filling meatless dish with beans, corn, peppers, and rice, seasoned with Southwest spices. Slow-cooked into a comforting, protein-packed meal that’s easy, wholesome, and budget-friendly.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight
- 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 onion, chopped
- garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 (10 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1/4 cup chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 cups cooked rice
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
- Drain and rinse black-eyed peas thoroughly. Place peas, green pepper, onion, garlic, corn, and tomatoes, in slow cooker. Season with chili powder, and cumin; stir until well blended.
- Cover and cook on high for 2 hours. Stir in rice, and cheese. Continue to cook for a further 30 minutes.