Description
A simple and nutritious recipe for healthy black-eyed peas. Packed with protein and fiber, this dish is perfect for a balanced meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
- 4 cups water
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Rinse the black-eyed peas and soak them in water for 4 hours or overnight.
- Drain and rinse the soaked peas.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add the black-eyed peas, water, salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes or until peas are tender.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Soaking the peas reduces cooking time.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy black-eyed peas, vegetarian recipe, high protein meal