Best 10 Blackeyed Peas And Cajun Sausage Recipes

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Black-eyed peas, also known as cowpeas, are a delicious and versatile legume that can be used to make a variety of dishes, including soups, stews, and salads. When combined with Cajun sausage, black-eyed peas create a hearty and flavorful meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. With the right ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily prepare a delicious black-eyed peas and Cajun sausage dish that will have your family and friends coming back for more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BLACK-EYED PEAS AND CAJUN SAUSAGE



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When Mom's says "Eat your beans", you are glad she cooked your favorite. According to a study of nearly ten thousand Americans, a diet containing at least 300 micrograms of the B vitamin folate (found in beans) reduces the risk of stroke and heart disease.

Provided by Merry Pierce-Lowrey

Categories     Side Dishes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lbs dried black-eyed peas
1 lbs Cajun smoked sausage, cut bite-sized
4 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp red pepper
salt to taste
3 to 4 chopped scallions (green onion)

Steps:

  • Pick (remove any bad peas) and wash peas.
  • Combine in a sauce pan with sausage, water, seasonings, onions and pepper.
  • Cover and simmer over low flame for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until tender. Add water if needed. You want to have enough water to make thick gravy.
  • Add green onions (scallions) and serve over rice.

BLACKEYED PEAS AND CAJUN SAUSAGE



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Beans and sausage, what could be more Cajun than this? It's hearty and yummy. According to a study of nearly ten thousand Americans, a diet containing at least 300 micrograms of the B vitamin folate (found in beans) reduces the risk of stroke and heart disease.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Pork

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb dried black-eyed peas
1 lb andouille sausage (cut bite size or use what you have)
4 cups water to cover peas
1 medium onion, chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
salt
3 -4 chopped scallions (green onion)

Steps:

  • Pick (remove any bad peas) and wash peas.
  • Combine in sauce pan with sausage, water, seasons, onions and pepper. Cover and simmer over low flame for 1 and 1 1/2 hour or until tender.
  • Add water if needed.
  • You want to have enough water to make thick gravy.
  • Add green onions (scallions) and serve over rice.

BLACK-EYED PEAS AND SAUSAGE STEW



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Black-Eyed Peas and Sausage Stew uses canned black-eyed peas and smoked sausage to create the perfect winter stew recipe with all the classic flavors of Louisiana.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Entree     Main Course     Soup

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup diced bacon
2 cups diced celery
1 green pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
3 (15) ounce cans of black eyed peas (do not drain)
1 (15) ounce can of warm water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tomato, diced
13 ounces smoked sausage, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, fry diced bacon until fat is rendered and bacon is slightly crisp. Drain bacon to a paper towel; pour the bacon grease in a bowl to use later.
  • Add 2 tablespoons bacon fat back to the skillet; sauté celery, green peppers, onion and garlic until onions are translucent.
  • Meanwhile, add undrained black-eyed peas, 1 pea can of warm water, salt, cayenne pepper (optional), diced tomato and fried bacon to a Dutch oven or large, deep saucepan.
  • Once the vegetables are tender, add them to the black eyed peas.
  • To the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon reserved bacon grease; fry smoked sausage until lightly browned and crisp.
  • Add the smoked sausage to the peas and stir.
  • Bring the stew to a simmer, and continue to simmer for 40 minutes or until the stew is to your desired thickness.

SMOKED SAUSAGE AND BLACK-EYED PEAS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound smoked sausage
1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 medium)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
4 cloves of garlic
5 sprigs of fresh thyme
4 bay leaves
3 teaspoons finely chopped parsley
8 cups chicken stock
1 pound black-eyed peas
1 tablespoon minced garlic
6 cornbread muffins
1 tablespoon chopped green onions

Steps:

  • In a large pot, over medium heat, render the sausage for 5 minutes. Stir in the onions, salt, cayenne, garlic, bay leaves, thyme and parsley. Saute for 5 minutes, or until the onions are wilted. Stir in the chicken stock, peas and garlic. Bring the liquid up to a simmer and cook for 1 1/2 hours, or until the peas are tender. Spoon the peas and sausage in the center of a shallow bowl. Garnish with green onions. Serve with cornbread muffins.

BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH SAUSAGE AND TOMATOES



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This is based on a favorite recipe from a friend, but modified to be lower in fat: (1) uses Italian turkey sausage instead of regular Italian sausage; (2) halved the amount of sausage used in the original recipe; (3) cooked sausage in water instead of frying in oil as per the original recipe; (4) replaced cheddar with 2% milk sharp cheddar cheese. Even with these modifications, this dish packs plenty of flavor -- I don't miss a thing from the original recipe.

Provided by Tarheel Georgia Pea

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas
1/2 lb hot Italian turkey sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, for topping
hot pepper sauce, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook sausage in a little water in a large skillet over low-to-medium heat. Break up sausage with a spoon; continue cooking and stirring until sausage is no longer pink. Drain any remaining water (if needed).
  • Add onion to sausage in skillet. Continue cooking over low-to-medium heat until onion is tender; about 5 minutes.
  • Open cans of diced tomatoes and black-eyed peas. Drain canned tomatoes and one can of black-eyed peas, but do not drain the second can of peas.
  • Add tomatoes (drained) and black-eyed peas (one drained, one with liquid) to the sausage and onion mixture in skillet. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes over low heat.
  • Salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over skillet mixture.
  • Serve with hot pepper sauce on the side, so each person may spice up his/her individual serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.4, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 30.1, Sodium 1393.8, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 6.6, Protein 19.6

BLACK-EYED PEA SAUSAGE STEW



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I always wanted to try black-eyed peas. I happened to have smoked sausage on hand one night, so I invented this full-flavored stew. It's the perfect way to heat up a cold night without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. I usually double the seasonings because we like our food spicier. -Laura Wimbrow, Bridgeville, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) smoked sausage links, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 small onion, chopped
2 cans (15 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup beef broth
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the peas, tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, seasonings and hot pepper sauce. , Cook and stir for 10-12 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Stir in corn; cook 5 minutes longer or until heated through., Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 1378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

CAJUN BLACK-EYED PEAS



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Try this recipe out for loads of luck on New Years Day. Add a splash of hot pepper sauce for a little bit more kick. -Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) dried black-eyed peas
5 cups water
1 green onion, chopped
3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Sort peas and rinse with cold water. Place in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until softened. Drain and rinse peas, discarding liquid., Return peas to the pan; add the water, onion, bouillon and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until peas are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 459mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE AND RICE



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Provided by Julia Reed

Categories     dinner, for one, main course

Time 3h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups dried black-eyed peas or 4 cups fresh or frozen
1 1/2 pounds andouille sausage or other good-quality smoked sausage
1/4 pound chunk of country or smoked ham
6 cups chicken stock or water
1 tablespoon bacon grease or olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 rib celery, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried
2 bay leaves
1 or 2 dried chili peppers or 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon pickling spice
Salt to taste
4 cups cooked rice
Chopped green onions, Tabasco sauce and cider vinegar for serving

Steps:

  • If using dried peas, rinse and soak overnight in water to cover by 3 inches. Drain, and place in a 6- to 8-quart pot with a 1/2-pound piece of the andouille, the ham and the stock. Heat to boiling, then reduce to a simmer. (If using fresh or frozen peas, boil the stock first, then add peas, the 1/2-pound piece of andouille and the ham. Return to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.)
  • Heat the bacon grease or oil in a heavy skillet, add the onion and celery and cook until soft. Add to the peas with the garlic and remaining seasonings. Simmer dried peas for 2 to 2 1/2 hours; fresh or frozen for about 30 to 45 minutes. In both cases, the peas should be tender and the liquid should begin to thicken.
  • Slice remaining sausage into 1/2-inch rounds. Fry briefly in a nonstick skillet and add to the peas. Remove the whole piece of sausage and the ham and chop roughly; return to pot. Cook for another 15 minutes. Remove the thyme sprigs, bay leaves and pepper pods.
  • To serve, ladle pea mixture over rice and sprinkle with green onions, Tabasco and vinegar to taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 279, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 803 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SAUSAGE WITH BLACK-EYED PEAS & SPINACH



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Add some soul to your menu with our Sausage with Black-Eyed Peas & Spinach recipe. This Sausage with Black-Eyed Peas & Spinach dish is a flavorful combo that's sure to please the palate of everyone at the table.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Regional & Cultural Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Tbsp. oil, divided
14 oz. kielbasa, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves
1 can (15.8 oz.) black-eyed peas, rinsed
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup HEINZ Chili Sauce
1 Tbsp. LEA & PERRINS Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
3 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice

Steps:

  • Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add kielbasa and onions; cook 6 min., stirring frequently. Spoon into bowl; cover to keep warm.
  • Heat remaining oil in same skillet on medium heat. Add garlic, spinach, peas and tomatoes; stir. Cook 3 min. or just until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally
  • Add chili sauce; Worcestershire sauce, crushed pepper and kielbasa mixture; mix well. Cook 3 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 770 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 12 g

HOPPIN' JOHN (BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH KIELBASA)



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Categories     Bean     Herb     Onion     Pork     High Fiber     New Year's Day     New Year's Eve     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dried black-eyed peas
6 ounces smoked kielbasa sausage
1 medium onion
2 garlic cloves
2 celery ribs
1/2 fresh jalapeño chile
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
Accompaniment: cooked rice

Steps:

  • Quick-soak black-eyed peas.
  • Quarter kielbasa lengthwise and cut quarters crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Chop onion and mince garlic. Cut celery crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Wearing rubber gloves, seed and mince jalapeño.
  • In a 3-quart heavy kettle cook kielbasa, onion, garlic, celery, jalapeño, and bay leaf in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until onion is softened. Add peas and broth and simmer, covered, 20 minutes, or until peas are tender. Discard bay leaf and stir in coriander and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve Hoppin' John spooned over rice.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients. Look for black-eyed peas that are plump and have a deep green color. Avoid any peas that are shriveled or have brown spots.
  • Rinse the black-eyed peas thoroughly before cooking. This will remove any dirt or debris.
  • Soak the black-eyed peas overnight before cooking. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the peas more tender.
  • Use a variety of seasonings to flavor the black-eyed peas. Cajun seasoning, garlic, onion, and bell peppers are all great options.
  • Cook the black-eyed peas until they are tender but still hold their shape. Overcooked peas will become mushy.
  • Serve the black-eyed peas with your favorite sides, such as rice, cornbread, or collard greens.

Conclusion:

Black-eyed peas and Cajun sausage is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its flavorful combination of spices and ingredients, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.

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