Description
A hearty dish combining black-eyed peas and cabbage, traditionally eaten for good luck in the new year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
- 4 cups water
- 1 small head cabbage, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Rinse the black-eyed peas and soak them overnight.
- Drain the peas and place them in a pot with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add chopped cabbage to the skillet and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Combine the cooked peas and cabbage mixture in a large pot. Stir in salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Simmer for 15 minutes to blend flavors. Serve warm.
Notes
- Traditionally eaten on New Year’s Day for prosperity.
- You can add smoked turkey or ham for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: black-eyed peas, cabbage, new year's dish, Southern cooking, vegetarian