Description
A simple and nutritious dish combining black-eyed peas and okra for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
- 2 cups fresh okra, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Rinse the black-eyed peas and soak them in water for 4 hours or overnight.
- Drain the soaked peas and set aside.
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the black-eyed peas and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add sliced okra and cook for another 15-20 minutes until peas are tender and okra is soft.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.
Notes
- Soaking the black-eyed peas reduces cooking time.
- For extra flavor, you can add smoked paprika or a bay leaf.
- Serve with rice or cornbread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: black-eyed peas, okra, vegetarian, Southern recipe