Description
Black eyed peas are nutritious legumes packed with protein and fiber.
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 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Soak black eyed peas overnight.
- Drain and rinse the peas.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft.
- Add black eyed peas, water, salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Check for tenderness and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with rice for a complete meal.
- Can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze leftovers for future meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0.6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 0.9g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: black eyed peas nutrition, legumes, healthy eating