Description
This quick black eyed peas recipe is simple and delicious. Perfect for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black eyed peas
- 4 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Rinse the black eyed peas under cold water.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until soft.
- Add black eyed peas, water, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Check peas for tenderness, adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Soaking peas overnight can reduce cooking time.
- Feel free to add other vegetables for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quick black eyed peas recipe