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spicy slow cooker black eyed peas

Spicy slow cooker black eyed peas

A healthy, flavorful, and easy slow cooker recipe for black eyed peas with a perfect blend of smoky and spicy seasonings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound dried black eyed peas rinsed and drained
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker (Crockpot)

Method
 

  1. In a slow cooker, combine the black eyed peas, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, diced tomatoes, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
    1 pound dried black eyed peas, 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 red bell pepper, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, Salt and pepper
  2. Pour in the vegetable broth and stir to combine.
    4 cups vegetable broth
  3. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours, until the black eyed peas are tender.
  4. When the black eyed peas are tender, taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
    1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Notes

Rinse the black eyed peas thoroughly before cooking. For a thicker consistency, mash some of the peas against the side of the slow cooker or puree a portion with an immersion blender. Adjust the cayenne pepper to control the spice level.