Description
A simple and nutritious vegetarian black-eyed peas recipe that’s easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the soaked black-eyed peas.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add garlic and bell pepper, cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, black pepper, and salt.
- Add black-eyed peas, vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until peas are tender.
- Remove bay leaf, stir in lemon juice, and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Soaking the peas overnight reduces cooking time.
- For extra flavor, add diced tomatoes or spinach.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegetarian black-eyed peas, easy black-eyed peas recipe, healthy legume dish