Description
A flavorful and nutritious black-eyed pea dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black-eyed peas
- 4 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse black-eyed peas under cold water.
- Soak peas in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add soaked peas, cumin, and salt.
- Pour in 4 cups of water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Check peas for tenderness, and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
- For added flavor, include diced tomatoes or bell peppers.
- Serve with rice or cornbread.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0.6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: black eyed pea, legumes, vegan dish, healthy recipe