Caribbean Rice and Beans

Ingredients:
(makes 4 heaping servings)
One bag frozen black-eyed peas
2 tbs olive oil
10 ounces turkey kielbasa, thinly sliced
1/2 c. celery, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 c. scallions, chopped, white and green parts separated
1 Jalapeno, chopped
1 tbs freshThyme or dried to taste
Jerk seasoning
1 cup uncooked rice
3/4 large package of chopped collard greens


Preparation:
Boil peas in 3 cups of water. Sautee kielbasa in olive oil til until browned. Add garlic, celery and the white parts of the scallions, thyme and jerk seasoning and sautee til veggies are soft. Add peas in the liquid to the pan with the rice. Do not stir. Bring to a boil. Top with collards, cover and simmer 50 minutes to an hour until rice is cooked. Stir in scallions greens and serve.