Black Eyed Peas Recipe
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4.9
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
150 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Black Eyed Peas Recipe
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This black eyed peas recipe is huge on flavor, with chopped bacon, smoked ham, the Cajun holy trinity and lots of seasonings. Big taste of the U.S. south!
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Ingredients
- 4 slices Bacon chopped
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper chopped
- 1 Jalapeno pepper chopped (optional – I like it for a bit of extra heat)
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 pound smoked ham chopped
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend or more to taste - I usually use 2 tablespoons
- 1 pound black eyed peas sorted through, rinsed, soaked and drained
- 4 cups chicken stock or more as needed
- Chopped parsley and spicy red pepper flakes for serving
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Instructions
- Heat a large pot to medium heat and add bacon. Cook for 5 minutes until the bacon starts to render the fat and crisp up.
- Add the onion, peppers and celery and cook them until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and smoked ham and cook another minute, stirring, until fragrant.
- Add the Cajun seasonings, black eyed peas and chicken stock. Bring to a quick boil, then reduce the heat.
- Simmer for 1 hour, or until the beans are nicely softened, but not mushy.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and red chili flakes and serve.
SLOW COOKER BLACK EYED PEAS
- Cook down the bacon and vegetables per the recipe, then transfer them to your slow cooker or crock pot along with the soaked black eyed peas and the remainder of the ingredients. Cook them on high for 5-6 hours on low or 8-10 hours, or until the black eyed peas are nicely softened, but not mushy.If you start with unsoaked black eyed peas that are not partially softened, you may need to increase your cooking time.
Notes
- Serves 12 as a side dish.
- Heat Factor: Mild
- Many factors may affect the cooking time of the black-eyed peas, including the age of the beans, where they were grown, even the water you are using. They will usually soften in about an hour, but time could run from 30-120 minutes, so be sure to test as you go along.
- Cooking time does not include soaking the beans.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
150kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
627mg
(26%)
Potassium
365mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
356IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 627mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 365mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 356IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
33 reviews
Excellent
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