Description
A simple and hearty black-eyed peas recipe made in a crockpot. Perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dried black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 6 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Rinse the black-eyed peas and remove any debris.
- Add all ingredients to the crockpot.
- Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- Soaking the peas overnight reduces cooking time.
- Add diced tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Serve with rice or cornbread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: black-eyed peas, crockpot, vegetarian, slow cooker, easy recipe