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A close-up of a white bowl filled with a hearty black eyed peas recipe, topped with crispy bacon and 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
  

Main Ingredients
  • 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

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Drain the soaked black eyed peas and rinse them under cold water.
  2. In a large pot, combine the peas, water, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the peas are tender.
  4. Stir occasionally and add more water if needed.
  5. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 13gFat: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 11gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add smoked ham hocks or bacon while cooking.

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