Description
A simple and nutritious dish made with Greek-style black-eyed peas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black-eyed peas
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the black-eyed peas and soak them in water overnight.
- Drain and rinse the peas again.
- In a pot, combine the peas and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add the cooked peas to the pan. Stir in salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: black-eyed peas, Greek cuisine, vegetarian dish