Description
A simple and nutritious recipe using dried 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 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the dried black-eyed peas under cold water.
- Soak the peas in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Drain and rinse the soaked peas.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add the soaked peas, water, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45-60 minutes until peas are tender.
- Drain excess liquid if needed and serve warm.
Notes
- Soaking reduces cooking time.
- Add spices like cumin or paprika for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: dried black-eyed peas, easy recipe, vegetarian meal