Immerse yourself in the comforting aroma of southern-style black-eyed peas and cauliflower, a delectable dish that blends the hearty goodness of black-eyed peas with the tender florets of cauliflower. This classic Southern recipe is often served as a flavorful side or main course, offering a delightful medley of textures and a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, our curated collection of recipes will guide you through the steps of creating this Southern staple, ensuring you relish every bite.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
SOUTHERN BLACK-EYED PEAS
I find pork the secret to a good black-eyed pea recipe. A double dose of ham for flavor and slow and gentle cooking creates this perfect side dish. -Emory Doty, Jasper, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place peas 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 hour. Drain and rinse peas, discarding liquid; set aside., In the same pan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the pork belly, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, pepper flakes and pepper; cook 1 minute longer., Add the broth, ham hocks and peas; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until peas are tender, stirring occasionally and adding more water if desired., Discard bay leaves. Remove ham hocks; cool slightly. Remove meat from bones if desired; finely chop and return to pan. Discard bones. If desired, top with additional fresh thyme.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 14g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
SOUTHERN BLACK-EYED PEAS AND CAULIFLOWER
This sweet and savory black-eyed pea dish, from vegan cookbook author Chloe Coscarelli, calls for canned beans so it comes together in about a half hour. Serve with Ms. Coscarelli's super-easy biscuits. Leftovers, if you have any, can be eaten in a bun, sloppy-Joe style.
Provided by Tara Parker-Pope
Categories weekday, side dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and sauté onions and green peppers until soft. Add cauliflower and cook, stirring frequently, until it is lightly browned, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, cayenne and salt, and cook a few more minutes.
- Stir in black-eyed peas, tomato sauce, water, soy sauce, brown sugar and vinegar. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve in soup bowls with biscuits and whipped maple "butter" on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 186, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1009 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams
SOUTHERN SKILLET BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH QUICK BUTTERY BISCUITS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 entree servings (or 8 side dish servings)
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat and saute the onions and green peppers until soft. Add the collard greens, garlic, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, cayenne and salt and saute a few minutes.
- Stir in the black-eyed peas, tomato sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and 1 cup water and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Serve in soup bowls with Quick Buttery Biscuits and Whipped Maple Butter on the side.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Add the flour, baking powder and salt to a food processor and pulse for about 5 seconds until the ingredients are combined. Add the margarine and pulse until the mixture is the texture of coarse meal with a few larger margarine lumps. Work quickly so the margarine does not melt. Add the nondairy milk and pulse a few times until just combined. Do not overwork. Mix in the scallions.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and pat into an oblong shape about 1 inch thick. Using a floured 2 1/2-inch round cookie or biscuit cutter, cut the biscuits out and place them on a baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with some melted margarine and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the biscuits from the oven, brush again with melted margarine and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, using a whisk or electric mixer, whip the margarine with the maple syrup until light and fluffy. Refrigerate until serving.
SOUTHERN BLACK-EYED PEAS
From About Southern U.S. Cuisine website. This recipe makes some delicious black-eyed peas for New Years Day or anytime of the year. A true southern delight. Note: you can use chicken broth in place of some of the water for more flavor.
Provided by True Texas
Categories Vegetable
Time 7h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cover peas with water to 3 inches over the peas.
- Bring to boil, reduce heat, then simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Place ham hock, sliced onion, bacon, pepper, garlic and salt in the slow cooker/crock pot.
- Pour in 3 cups water.
- Cover and cook on HIGH until peas are tender and ready to go into the crockpot.
- When peas are tender, transfer to the slow cooker/crock pot.
- Reduce heat to LOW; cover and cook for 7 to 9 hours.
- Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with hot cornbread.
SOUTHERN HAM HOCK BLACK-EYED PEAS
These are just the best black-eyed peas I've had. Ordinarily I would use fresh jalapeño peppers,but the pickled worked very well in this. I like to serve this with Southern Cornbread made in a cast iron skillet. Served this on New Years day for good luck.
Provided by Nimz_
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Add peas to a large dutch oven.
- Add chicken stock, water, onions and ham hocks.
- Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to simmer for 1 hour.
- Remove lid and add chopped garlic and jalapeños, cover and simmer another 30 minutes or until they are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove ham hocks before serving. (You can add the meat from the hocks if you desire. I don't).
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.3, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 124.4, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 10.2
GLUTEN-FREE BLACK-EYED PEA AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Great way to bring in good luck with the New Years' tradition of eating black-eyed peas!
Provided by tiger77
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Cauliflower
Time 1h14m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large pot and cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon pieces on paper towels.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in the same pot. Add onion, garlic, and thyme; cook and stir until onion is softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in wine; cook until slightly reduced, about 4 minutes. Add chicken broth, black-eyed peas, and cauliflower florets. Season with black pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer soup until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.
- Remove soup from heat and let cool briefly, about 10 minutes. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Top with bacon pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 639.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH BACON
A real Southern favorite, black-eyed peas are traditionally served on New Year's Day to bring good luck. The bacon and thyme in my mom's recipe make them extra special. -Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse and sort black-eyed peas. Place peas and bacon in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat; let soak, covered, 1 hour. Do not drain., In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in thyme., Stir into pea mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until peas are tender, stirring occasionally, 30-40 minutes. Sprinkle with salt to taste. If desired, garnish with fresh thyme leaves and additional crumbled bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients. Fresh vegetables and herbs will give your dish the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. Overcooked vegetables will lose their flavor and nutrients.
- Season to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
- Serve immediately. Black-eyed peas and cauliflower are best served hot.
- Garnish with fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro, will add a pop of color and flavor to your dish.
Conclusion:
Southern black-eyed peas and cauliflower is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. This dish is also easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful dish, give southern black-eyed peas and cauliflower a try!
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