Description
A simple and delicious recipe for fresh black-eyed peas that is both comforting and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh black-eyed peas
- 4 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Rinse the black-eyed peas under cold water.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add the black-eyed peas, water, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until peas are tender.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- Soak the peas overnight for faster cooking.
- Add smoked meat for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fresh black-eyed peas, easy recipe, comfort food, vegetarian dish