Description
A simple guide on how to cook black-eyed peas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black-eyed peas
- 4 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the black-eyed peas under cold water.
- Soak the peas in water overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- Drain the peas and set aside.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add the soaked peas and water to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, include ham or bacon.
- Black-eyed peas can be served as a side dish or in salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0.6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: how to cook black-eyed peas