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 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the black eyed peas and soak them for at least 4 hours.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Add soaked black eyed peas and water to the pot.
- Stir in cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Check for tenderness and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Soaking peas reduces cooking time.
- This meal can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add vegetables of your choice for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: black eyed peas meal, vegan meal, southern dish