How to Make Black-Eyed Peas and Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Black-eyed peas and rice is a classic Southern comfort food dish that combines hearty black-eyed peas with tender rice for a delicious and filling meal. This dish is often enjoyed on New Year's Day in the South as it is believed to bring good luck and prosperity for the coming year.

Black-eyed peas are a type of legume that are popular in Southern cuisine. They are packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, making them a nutritious and satisfying addition to any meal. When p...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup lean diced ham
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 pinches paprika, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups cooked rice

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place black-eyed peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir ham until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion, green bell pepper, and garlic; saute until onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Add black-eyed peas, water, bay leaves, paprika, salt, and black pepper; cover pot with a lid and simmer until peas are tender, 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves from black-eyed peas mixture and stir in rice. Simmer until all the liquid is evaporated, 5 to 10 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    274 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 278mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 455mg