Best 8 Spicy Black Eyed Pea Skillet Recipes

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Black-eyed peas have a special place in Southern cuisine, symbolizing good luck and prosperity. They're a staple in many traditional dishes, and their slightly sweet, nutty flavor and creamy texture make them the perfect addition to a variety of dishes. In this article, we'll explore a delicious and easy recipe for a spicy black-eyed pea skillet that's packed with flavor and sure to become a new favorite.

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

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

BLACK-EYED PEAS SKILLET DINNER



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This recipe is a "lifesaver" when you need a meal in a hurry, which I discovered when our two boys were young and I was working outside the home. It also reheats well.-Judy Wiles, Burlington, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 cans (16 ounces each) black-eyed peas, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until beef is browned; drain fat. Add peas, tomatoes, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 518mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

SPICY BLACK-EYED PEA SKILLET



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An easy tasty one pot dinner. Makes a delicious and inexpensive dinner in a hurry.Vegetarian version. Substitute meat alternative(I have used the Morning Star Farms and the Ready Ground Beef Crumbles with great success, or just leave out altogether and use as a side dish)

Provided by Deborah1

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground beef (or vegetarian meat alternative, see note above)
3 medium onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 (16 ounce) cans spicy black-eyed peas, drained (I prefer the Ranch Style brand, but use Trappey's if I can't get them)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion and bell pepper until beef is brown and vegetables are tender.
  • Drain off excess fat.
  • Add drained black-eyed peas, tomatoes and their liquid, salt and pepper.
  • Mix well.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • I serve with corn muffins and cold spiced peaches for an easy one dish supper.
  • NOTE- If you don't have the spicy black-eyed peas, you could add chopped jalapenos to suit your taste along with plain black-eyed peas.
  • This dish freezes well.

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.

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

BLACK-EYED PEA SKILLET DINNER



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Make and share this Black-Eyed Pea Skillet Dinner recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
1 1/4 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped green pepper
2 (16 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
1/2-1 teaspoon dried thyme
salt (I used 1 t.)
pepper (I use 1/2 t.)
hot sauce

Steps:

  • Add ground beef, onion, and green pepper to a skillet.
  • Cook and crumble meat over medium heat until beef is browned; drain well.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients to the skillet; bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer 30 minutes.

Tips:

  • Soak the black-eyed peas: Soaking the black-eyed peas overnight or for at least 8 hours will help to reduce the cooking time and make them more tender.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Feel free to add or substitute your favorite vegetables, such as bell peppers, carrots, or celery.
  • Make it spicy: The amount of cayenne pepper in this recipe is adjustable to taste. If you like your food spicy, add more cayenne pepper. If you prefer a milder dish, use less cayenne pepper or omit it altogether.
  • Serve with rice or cornbread: This dish is traditionally served with rice or cornbread. However, it can also be served with other sides, such as mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

This spicy black-eyed pea skillet is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and healthy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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