Description
A simple and healthy black eyed peas recipe without ham.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black eyed peas
- 4 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the black eyed peas under cold water.
- In a pot, combine black eyed peas and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or until tender.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, carrot, and bell pepper. Sauté until vegetables are soft.
- Stir in cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add the sautéed vegetables to the pot of black eyed peas.
- Simmer for an additional 10 minutes to combine flavors.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables if desired.
- Adjust spices according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: black eyed peas, vegetarian recipe, healthy dish