Description
Black eyed peas are nutritious legumes with numerous health benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black eyed peas
- 4 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the black eyed peas under cold water.
- Soak them in water for 4 hours or overnight.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add soaked peas, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in 4 cups of fresh water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Check for doneness and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- Black eyed peas are rich in fiber.
- They support heart health.
- They are a good source of protein.
- They can help regulate blood sugar levels.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0.6g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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