Description
A simple and delicious black eyed peas recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black eyed peas
- 4 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the black eyed peas under cold water.
- In a pot, combine the peas and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft.
- Add the cooked peas to the skillet.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Soaking peas overnight can reduce cooking time.
- Great as a side dish or main course.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: black eyed peas, legumes, healthy recipe