Description
A nutritious dish made with black eyed peas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black eyed peas
- 4 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Rinse the black eyed peas and soak them overnight.
- Drain and rinse the peas.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until soft.
- Add black eyed peas, water, salt, black pepper, and cumin.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Check for tenderness and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Soaking peas overnight improves texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Can be served with rice or cornbread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: black eyed peas, vegan, southern dish