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Description
This black eyed peas recipe is easy to make and full of flavor, perfect for any gathering or holiday meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound dried black eyed peas
- 8 cups water
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Rinse black eyed peas and place in a large pot with water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until peas are tender.
- In a separate pan, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add sautéed mixture, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to the pot with the peas.
- Simmer for another 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir in crumbled bacon before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Serve hot as a side dish or main course.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 1 hr 30 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg