Description
A simple and flavorful black-eyed peas recipe with peppers, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 4 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Drain and rinse soaked black-eyed peas.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add diced peppers, cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in black-eyed peas, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Pour in water or broth and add the bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45-50 minutes until peas are tender.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- Soaking peas overnight reduces cooking time.
- Adjust salt and spices to taste.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: black-eyed peas, peppers, vegetarian recipe, easy meal