Description
Learn how to cook black eyed peas to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black eyed peas
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the black eyed peas under cold water.
- In a pot, combine the rinsed peas and water.
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add salt and olive oil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes until tender.
- Drain and serve as desired.
Notes
- Soaking peas overnight can reduce cooking time.
- Check for doneness periodically.
- Add spices for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-45 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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