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cook black eyed peas from scratch

Quick Black-Eyed Peas

A simple and delicious way to cook black eyed peas from scratch. Perfect as a side dish or main course.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can black-eyed peas 15 oz, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
    1 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
    2 cloves garlic
  3. Stir in the rinsed and drained black-eyed peas, vegetable broth, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
    1 can black-eyed peas, 2 cups vegetable broth, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, Salt, Black pepper
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook black eyed peas from scratch for 20-25 minutes, or until the flavors have melded and the peas are tender.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in fresh parsley, and serve warm. Enjoy your cook black eyed peas from scratch!
    1/4 cup fresh parsley

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a bay leaf to the pot while simmering and remove before serving. You can also add diced bell peppers or celery along with the onion.