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Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas Recipe
Kick off the New Year or any chilly day with this fuss-free Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas recipe. Toss everything in and let the magic happen. Pure comfort in a bowl!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 287 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
North American
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 pound thick-cut bacon finely chopped
- 1 large yellow onion or white onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 2 cups dried black eyed peas
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 large tomatoes chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Splash of Cajun hot sauce Tabasco works just fine
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
Instructions
- Boil the peas for 10 minutes in water and then strain out the water.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan set over medium heat. Add the bacon, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté for 10-12 minutes, until the bacon renders its fat. Transfer to the insert of a slow cooker.
- Add the peas, broth, tomatoes, oregano, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and liquid smoke to the slow cooker. Cook on high for 5 hours or on low for 8 hours, until the peas are soft.
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Notes
- Store the crockpot Black-Eyed peas in an airtight container in the fridge, where they will stay good for up to 5 days. To store, place them in your freezer and you can freeze them for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, simply thaw in the refrigerator overnight if frozen, then warm them in a saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat until heated through. Alternatively, you can microwave them in a microwave-safe dish, stirring occasionally, until they are warm.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
287kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
634mg
(26%)
Potassium
670mg
(19%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
363IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 634mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 670mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 363IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.