Description
This dish features black eyed peas as the main ingredient, providing a hearty and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black eyed peas
- 4 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Rinse the black eyed peas under cold water.
- In a pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until soft.
- Add the black eyed peas, water, salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Check for tenderness and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Soaking the peas overnight can reduce cooking time.
- Feel free to add vegetables like carrots or bell peppers.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: black eyed peas, vegan, southern, main course