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Southern Black-Eyed Peas Recipe

Delicious Southern Black-Eyed Peas Recipe for Comforting Meals

Enjoy this Southern Black-Eyed Peas recipe, a comforting dish perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Legumes
  • 1 cup dried black-eyed peas or 2 cans, drained
  • 1 piece smoked ham hock or 4 slices bacon
Broth and Seasoning
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak dried black-eyed peas in water for at least six hours or overnight.
  2. While peas soak, dice onion and mince garlic.
Cooking
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  2. Stir in soaked peas (drained), ham hock, and vegetable broth; bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low.
  3. Cover and simmer for about one hour or until peas are tender, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove ham hock before serving; season with salt, pepper, and thyme according to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 8g

Notes

Feel free to personalize by adding extra veggies like carrots or bell peppers or swapping the ham hock for smoked sausage. Perfect for meal prep or special occasions.

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