Description
Healthy black eyed peas recipe rich in nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black eyed peas
- 4 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Rinse 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 soft.
- Add soaked black eyed peas and water to the pot.
- Stir in salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Check for tenderness and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Beans can be frozen for later use.
- Adjust spices to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy black eyed peas