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A close-up of a white bowl filled with a black eyed peas recipe, topped with caramelized onions.

Black Eyed Peas

A simple and hearty black eyed peas recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Black Eyed Peas
  • 1 lb dried black eyed peas rinsed and soaked overnight
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened.
  3. Add soaked black eyed peas, water, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until peas are tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Serve with rice or cornbread for a complete meal.

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