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Creole black-eyed peas

Recipe Information

Description:
Creole black-eyed peas is a delicious Creole recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 2 hours, 10 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 2 hours, 20 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 8 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 8
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 2 Hours, 10 Minutes
Total Time 2 Hours, 20 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Black Eyed Peas
Category Beans & Legumes
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish; Side Dish
Cuisine Creole
Cook Method Boiling
Diet

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water

  • 2 cups dried black eyed peas

  • 1 teaspoon low-sodium chicken-flavored bouillon granules

  • 2 cups canned unsalted tomatoes, crushed

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped

  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped

  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic

  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1/2 cup parsley, chopped

Directions

  • Bring the water and black-eyed peas to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour.

  • Drain the water and add the remaining water, bouillon granules, tomatoes, onion, celery, garlic, mustard, ginger, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf. Stir together and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add water as necessary.

  • Remove the bay leaf, pour into a serving bowl, and garnish with the parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 173 cal

  • Total fat: 1g

  • Saturated fat: <1g

  • Monounsaturated fat: <1g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 34mg

  • Potassium: 665mg

  • Carbohydrate: 31g

  • Fiber: 5g

  • Protein: 11g

  • Calcium: 66mg