Name: Dirty Rice with Black-Eyed Peas
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 3 oz. chicken liver, finely chopped; 3 oz. ground beef; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced; 1 green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped; 2 celery stalks, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 bay leaves; 4 tsp. Cajun spice seasoning; ½ tsp. cayenne pepper; Splash of brandy or cognac (optional); 3 cups long-grain white rice; 1 15.5-oz. can black-eyed peas, rinsed; 4½ cups low-sodium chicken broth; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 6 oz. frozen peas; 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces

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You can easily skip the meat to make this dirty rice vegetarian-friendly. This recipe is from Commander's Palace in New Orleans, LA. Read more about the restaurant's legendary Family Meal here.

Dirty Rice with Black-Eyed Peas and Scallions

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