Description
This dish features black eyed peas, known for their earthy flavor and nutritional benefits.
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 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Rinse the black eyed peas under cold water.
- In a pot, combine black eyed peas and water. Bring to a boil.
- Add onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, olive oil, bay leaf, and thyme.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until peas are tender.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- Soaking peas overnight can reduce cooking time.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- This dish pairs well with rice or cornbread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: black eyed peas, vegan dish, healthy recipe