How to Make Vegetarian Black-Eyed Peas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Black-eyed peas are a popular legume in Southern cuisine and are often enjoyed for good luck in the New Year. They are a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, including salads, soups, and stews. In this recipe, we'll be making a delicious and hearty vegetarian black-eyed peas dish that is perfect for a comforting meal any time of year.

Black-eyed peas are not only delicious, but they are also packed with nutrients. They are a great source of plant-based protein...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 quart water, or more as needed
  • ½ cup chopped green onion tops
  • ½ cup dried parsley flakes
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 ½ tablespoons salt, or more to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Place peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add black-eyed peas, 1 quart water, green onions, parsley, bay leaves, 1 1/2 tablespoons salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until peas are tender and most, if not all, water is absorbed, 1 to 2 hours. Add more water if more cooking is needed. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed before serving.
  • Nutrition

    175 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 886mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 65mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 484mg