Description
Southern black eyed peas with bacon is a hearty dish that offers rich flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound black eyed peas
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Soak the black eyed peas overnight in water.
- Drain and rinse the peas.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add black eyed peas, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Can add diced tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: southern black eyed peas, black eyed peas with bacon, southern recipes