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Southern-Style Black-Eyed Peas

Easy Southern-Style Black-Eyed Peas Recipe for Delicious Meals

Discover the comfort of Southern-Style Black-Eyed Peas, a hearty dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Legumes and Meats
  • 1 cup dried black-eyed peas or 2 cans, drained
  • 1 piece smoked ham hock
Vegetables
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Seasonings
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Soak dried black-eyed peas overnight or use canned peas for convenience.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the ham hock and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Add soaked (or drained) black-eyed peas; season with cayenne pepper and salt if desired. Reduce heat and simmer for about an hour or until tender.
  5. Serve hot as a main dish or alongside cornbread or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 9gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize by substituting the ham hock with smoked turkey or add additional vegetables for extra flavor.

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