Black Eyed Peas Recipe

Name: Black Eyed Peas Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups black eyed peas; 1/2 red bell pepper; 1/2 green bell pepper; 1 small jalapeño; 3 green onions; 2 cloves garlic; 1 prig fresh thyme; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; juice of half of lemon or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon ground oregano; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro; Kosher salt and pepper to taste

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
270 kcal
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
American

Black Eyed Peas Recipe

Cassie Burton

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This black eyed peas peas recipe is also known as Texas caviar. It's a southern classic served on New Year's Day for luck. Serves 12 as a dip or 6 as a side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings

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 small jalapeño minced
3 green onions finely sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 prig fresh thyme chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
juice of half of lemon or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Kosher salt and pepper to taste.

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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 combination of colorful peppers.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 270kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 317mg (9%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 544IU (11%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

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%