Description
Black eyed peas are nutritious legumes rich in protein and fiber.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black eyed peas
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Rinse the black eyed peas under cold water.
- In a pot, combine the peas and water; bring to a boil.
- Add salt and reduce heat; simmer for 30 minutes.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Combine sautéed mixture with the cooked peas; stir well.
- Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Notes
- Soaking peas overnight can reduce cooking time.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: black eyed peas nutrition, healthy legumes, protein-rich food