Best 2 Slow Cooker Creole Style Purple Hull Peas Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of flavors and comfort food! This article will guide you through the art of preparing a classic Southern dish, "Slow Cooker Creole Style Purple Hull Peas". We'll explore the unique blend of spices, vegetables, and the secret ingredient that transforms ordinary peas into a symphony of Creole cuisine. Get ready to indulge in a hearty and delectable journey as we uncover the secrets of this beloved Southern tradition, perfect for a cozy family gathering or a special occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CREOLE



Slow Cooker Chicken Creole image

The stewed tomatoes and jalapeno pepper give this slow cooker recipe its Creole zing, along with seasoning and other veggies. This is an easy and tasty Creole chicken recipe. Just put all ingredients into the slow cooker and let it simmer all day. It's perfect over egg noodles. Add extra water and veggies to the leftovers to make a tasty afternoon soup.

Provided by MARY MOON

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 12h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
Creole-style seasoning to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid
1 stalk celery, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper, and Creole-style seasoning to taste. Stir in tomatoes with liquid, celery, bell pepper, garlic, onion, mushrooms, and jalapeno pepper.
  • Cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours, or on High for 5 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 430.5 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

MOM'S PURPLE-HULL PEAS



Mom's Purple-Hull Peas image

A wonderful side-dish for any southern-style-meal. Goes great with cornbread and fried pork chops!

Provided by SAMARTHUR

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Peas

Time 2h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ pounds frozen purple hull peas
8 ounces fresh okra
4 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon white sugar
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the purple hull peas into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, add okra if using and boil for 2 minutes, stirring twice. Reduce heat to medium-low, add the bacon, sugar, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer until tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 526.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen purple hull peas for the best flavor and texture.
  • If using dried purple hull peas, be sure to soak them overnight before cooking.
  • Add a ham hock or smoked sausage to the pot for extra flavor.
  • Season the peas with Creole seasoning, garlic, onion, and cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Serve the peas over rice or with cornbread.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooker Creole-style purple hull peas are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The peas are cooked in a flavorful Creole sauce and served over rice or with cornbread. This dish is sure to become a family favorite.

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