Black Eyed Peas Recipe
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Black Eyed Peas Recipe
Description
The Black Eyed Peas Recipe brings together cooked black-eyed peas with a variety of diced fresh vegetables including red and green bell peppers and jalapeño for a hint of heat. Green onions and garlic add aromatic sharpness, while fresh thyme and chopped cilantro contribute herbal brightness. The dressing blends olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper to create a tangy, slightly spicy seasoning.
Combined and chilled for a few hours, this salad-like dish has a pleasant balance of creamy beans and crisp vegetables, enlivened by the citrus and vinegar dressing. The jalapeño adds gentle heat without overpowering. It can be served as a side dish or with tortilla chips as a light snack.
The inclusion of multiple peppers adds color and varied textures, enhancing both visual appeal and flavor complexity. Chilling before serving lets the flavors meld for a better-tasting dish.
Ingredients
- 3 cups black-eyed peas cooked or (2 15 ounce cans, drained
- 1/2 red bell pepper diced (about 2/3 cup)
- 1/2 green bell pepper diced (about 2/3 cup)
- 1 jalapeño minced, small
- 3 green onions finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 prig thyme chopped, fresh
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- lemon juice of half, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano ground
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix everything together. Season to taste. It tastes better if it's chilled for several hours before serving to let the flavors meld together. You can serve it as a side dish or with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Use a mix of colorful bell peppers to enhance flavor and appearance.
- Let the salad chill for several hours to allow the flavors to blend.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 270kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 317mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 544IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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