Description
A nutritious and hearty black eyed peas meal that is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black eyed peas
- 4 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Rinse the black eyed peas under cold water.
- In a pot, combine the black eyed peas and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until softened.
- Add cooked black eyed peas to the pan.
- Stir in salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika.
- Cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Soaking peas overnight can reduce cooking time.
- Feel free to add other vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- 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: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: black eyed peas meal, vegetarian recipe, healthy meal