How to Make Spicy Chipotle Black-Eyed Peas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Black-eyed peas are a versatile and nutritious legume that can be used in a variety of dishes, from soups and stews to salads and spreads. They are a great source of protein, fiber, and vitamins, making them a great addition to any diet. One delicious way to enjoy black-eyed peas is to cook them with spicy chipotle peppers for a smoky, spicy, and flavorful dish that is sure to please your taste buds.

This recipe for Spicy Chipotle Black-Eyed Peas is perfect for those who love a little...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup chopped orange bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped carrot
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 (16 ounce) packages dry black-eyed peas
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 teaspoons vegetable bouillon base (such as Better Than Bouillon® Vegetable Base)
  • 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped, sauce reserved
  • 2 teaspoons liquid mesquite smoke flavoring
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 servings

  • Heat the olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a skillet; cook and stir the orange bell pepper, celery, carrot, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker; mix in the black-eyed peas, water, and vegetable base, stirring to dissolve the vegetable base. Stir in the chipotle peppers, about 1 tablespoon of the reserved adobo sauce (or to taste), liquid smoke, cumin, and black pepper.
  • Cook in the slow cooker on Low until the black-eyed peas are very tender and the flavors are blended, about 8 hours.
  • Nutrition

    165 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 170mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 392mg