Best 7 Black Eyed Peas Spicy Style Recipes

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Black-eyed peas, also known as cowpeas, are a versatile and delicious legume that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. When cooked with the right spices, they take on a delightful spicy flavor that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you are looking for a hearty side dish or a protein-packed main course, there are plenty of recipes that will satisfy your cravings. In this article, we will explore some of the best ways to cook black-eyed peas spicy style, ensuring that you have a flavorful and satisfying meal.

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SPICY BLACK-EYED PEAS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 slices thick-cut bacon, sliced
5 cloves garlic, peeled
5 dried red chiles, broken up
2 bay leaves
1 pound dried black-eyed peas
1 quart low-sodium chicken stock
2 tomatoes, quartered
1/4 bunch fresh thyme, leaves removed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, juiced
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, add bacon and render until crisp. Remove the bacon to the paper towel-lined plate. To the same pot with rendered bacon fat, add the garlic, chiles, bay leaves, and dried peas and stir to combine. Pour in the chicken stock and add the tomatoes. Simmer over medium-low heat for 1 hour until peas are tender.
  • Transfer about 1 to 2 cups of the peas to a blender and puree until smooth. Place the blended peas back into the pot and stir to incorporate. Add the thyme leaves and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Continue to cook for another 15 minutes. Place in a serving dish and dress the peas with the lemon juice, green onions, cilantro and bacon before serving

BLACK-EYED PEAS SPICY STYLE



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A spicy twist on black-eyed peas.

Provided by Angela

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 40m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (15.5 ounce) can black-eyed peas with liquid
½ onion, chopped
minced jalapeno pepper to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium-size pot, combine black-eyed peas, onion, jalapeno peppers, and black pepper (to taste). Heat all ingredients to simmer, let cook 30 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 433.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

SLOW COOKER SPICY BLACK-EYED PEAS



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Enjoy this easy crock pot recipe that's perfect for pot luck dinners and barbecues.

Provided by MJ46NY

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 6h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups water
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 pound dried black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
8 ounces diced ham
4 slices bacon, chopped
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ teaspoons cumin
salt, to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Pour the water into a slow cooker, add the bouillon cube, and stir to dissolve. Combine the black-eyed peas, onion, garlic, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, ham, bacon, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to blend. Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours until the beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 9.6 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 341.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SPICY BLACK-EYED PEAS



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A wonderful Paula Deen recipe. You know us G.R.I.T.S. (Girls Raised In The South) were raised on black eyed peas. This is a wonderful recipe. Serve these over some rice with some cornbread, and I am home again!!

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Categories     Beans

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bacon
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas, washed
1 (12 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained (Rotel works well)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups water

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the bacon slices, until crisp.
  • Remove the bacon, crumble and set aside to use as a topping for the finished peas.
  • Saute the onion in the bacon drippings until tender.
  • Add the peas, diced tomatoes with green chiles, salt, chili powder, pepper, and water.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat for 45 min to an hour, or until the peas are tender.
  • Add additional water, if necessary.
  • Serve over rice with the crumbled bacon as a garnish.

SPICY BLACK-EYED-PEA RELISH



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups dried black-eyed peas
2 slices thick-cut bacon
1/4 bunch fresh thyme
2 tomatoes, quartered
5 dried red chile peppers
5 cloves garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
4 scallions, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Combine the dried peas, bacon, thyme, tomatoes, chiles and garlic in a large pot. Season with salt and pepper and pour the chicken broth over top. Simmer over medium-low heat until the peas are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Drain the peas, reserving the cooking liquid. Discard the thyme and chiles. Remove the bacon, tomatoes and garlic from the cooked peas and set aside. Cut up the bacon and fold it back into the peas along with the cilantro, scallions and lemon juice.
  • Puree the cooking liquid with the tomatoes and garlic in a blender. Dress the peas with the puree and give it a final seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary. Top with cilantro and a drizzle of olive oil.

HOT AND SPICY BLACK-EYED PEAS



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Uses canned balck-eyed peas, so is quick to make. Adjust "heat" to your liking. Good with cornbread. Can sizes are approximates.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Beans

Time 50m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 slices bacon
1 cup onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (16 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • In a large frying pan, cook bacon slices until crisp. Remove and drain on a paper towel. When cool, crumble into pieces.
  • Using the same pan, add onion, green pepper and garlic to bacon drippings and saute over medium heat until onions start to soften. Add remaining ingredients heat to a low boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Divide between 2 large bowls (or 4 smaller bowls) and top with bacon pieces.

SPICY BLACK-EYED PEAS



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Turn dried peas into an impressive side dish with a clever mix of spices and salsa.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb dried black-eyed peas (2 cups), sorted, rinsed
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
6 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup medium or hot chunky-style salsa

Steps:

  • In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except salsa.
  • Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours.
  • Stir in salsa. Cover; cook on High heat setting about 10 minutes or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 11 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen black-eyed peas. Dried black-eyed peas require a longer cooking time and may not have as good a flavor.
  • Soak the black-eyed peas overnight. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the peas more tender.
  • Use a variety of spices. The spices in this recipe can be adjusted to taste. For a spicier dish, add more cayenne pepper or chili powder. For a milder dish, reduce the amount of spices.
  • Serve over rice or with cornbread. Black-eyed peas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish.

Conclusion:

Black-eyed peas are a delicious, healthy, and affordable food that can be enjoyed in many different ways. This spicy black-eyed peas recipe is a great way to enjoy this versatile legume. The peas are cooked in a flavorful tomato-based sauce with onions, celery, bell peppers, and spices. The dish is simple to make and can be served over rice or with cornbread. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy meal, give this spicy black-eyed peas recipe a try!

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