Description
A simple and nutritious recipe for black-eyed peas, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
- 4 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Rinse the black-eyed peas and soak them in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Drain the soaked peas and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until softened.
- Add the drained black-eyed peas, water, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until peas are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf and serve hot.
Notes
- Soaking the peas reduces cooking time.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve with rice or bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: black eyed peas recipe, vegetarian, southern cooking