Description
Discover the Heartwarming Recipe That Brings Flavor and Tradition to Your Table!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the black-eyed peas and soak them in water overnight.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, and green bell pepper; sauté until softened.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning and cook for another minute.
- Add the soaked black-eyed peas and water to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until peas are tender.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- This dish can be made in a slow cooker; just adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: main dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg