Description
A simple and delicious recipe for dry black-eyed peas that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry black-eyed peas
- 4 cups water
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the black-eyed peas under cold water and drain.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add the black-eyed peas, water, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf (if using). Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until peas are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm.
Notes
- Soak the black-eyed peas for 4-6 hours to reduce cooking time.
- Add diced tomatoes or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: black-eyed peas, easy recipe, vegetarian, healthy side dish