Description
A simple and delicious fried black eyed peas recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black eyed peas, dried
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Rinse the black eyed peas under cold water.
- Soak the peas in water overnight.
- Drain and add the peas to a pot with fresh water.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Drain the peas and let them cool.
- In a pan, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add the peas, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Fry for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fried black eyed peas recipe