Description
A simple and nutritious recipe for preparing black-eyed peas, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried 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 large 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 bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- Soak the black-eyed peas overnight for faster cooking.
- Add smoked turkey or ham for extra flavor.
- Serve with rice or cornbread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: black-eyed peas, vegetarian, southern recipe, easy meal