Best 7 Southern Black Eyed Peas And Cauliflower Recipes

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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.

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

SOUTHERN BLACK-EYED PEAS



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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

1 pound dried black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces sliced salt pork belly, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 smoked ham hocks

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



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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

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 cups cauliflower florets, roughly chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 (15-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 (14-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup packed brown sugar or maple syrup
2 tablespoons white or apple cider vinegar

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



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 entree servings (or 8 side dish servings)

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 cups roughly chopped collard greens (1/4-inch ribbons)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Two 15-ounce cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons white or apple cider vinegar
Quick Buttery Biscuits, recipe follows
Whipped Maple Butter, recipe follows
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for the work surface
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup vegan margarine, plus extra melted margarine, for brushing
3/4 cup soy, almond or rice milk
1/3 cup sliced scallions
1 cup vegan margarine, at room temperature
1/4 cup maple syrup

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



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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

1 lb dried black-eyed peas
1 large onion, sliced
1 large ham hock
2 -4 slices bacon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 fresh garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt

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



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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

1 lb frozen black-eyed peas
1 lb smoked ham hock (2 hocks)
1 cup chopped onion
32 ounces low sodium chicken broth
3 cups water
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons pickled jalapeno chilies, chopped
salt and pepper

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



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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

½ pound bacon, sliced into small pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large white onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ cup white wine
8 cups chicken broth
2 (19 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

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



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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

1 pound dried black-eyed peas
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt to taste
Fresh thyme leaves and additional cooked and crumbled bacon, optional

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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