Description
A nutritious and flavorful dish made with black eyed peas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black eyed peas
- 4 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse the black eyed peas under cold water.
- Soak the peas in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Drain and rinse the peas again.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add black eyed peas, water, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Can add vegetables for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: black eyed pea, legumes, healthy recipe